All articles by David Kershaw – Page 20
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NewsDrewry’s Multipurpose Time Charter Index
The Drewry Multipurpose Time Charter Index tracked upwards over the past month to hit USD9,259 per day at the start of September 2024.
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NewsAtlas Air to add three B747-8 freighters to fleet
Atlas Air will add three Boeing 747-8 freighters to its fleet late in the third quarter of this year.
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NewsShipping must prioritise efficiency until alternative fuels become viable
DNV has issued its 8th edition of the Maritime Forecast to 2050 report. It says that the maritime industry needs to prioritise energy efficiency until the cost and supply of carbon-neutral fuels become more feasible. Longer term, customers need to prepare for a sharp increase in logistics costs.
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CapPro newsUK allocates 9.6 GW in AR6 with nine offshore wind projects approved
The UK’s latest annual auction for Contracts for Difference to generate clean power has secured 9.6 GW of new renewable energy capacity for the UK, including support for the world’s largest floating offshore wind farm.
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NewsHeavy lift and haulage boosts Tiong Woon
Singapore-headquartered Tiong Woon attributed the strength of its heavy lift and haulage segment for its revenue growth during its financial year 2024.
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NewsCorio and EBR sign MoU on Brazilian offshore wind
Global offshore wind developer Corio Generation and Brazilian shipyard and marine construction company Estaleiros do Brasil (EBR) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore how EBR’s facilities could support future offshore wind projects off Brazil’s south coast.
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NewsStormGeo introduces FuelEU Maritime program
StormGeo has launched a new program designed to address the demands of the FuelEU Maritime regulation for the shipping industry.
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NewsIndia port strike averted at eleventh hour
India’s indefinite port strike, scheduled to start today (August 28), was averted at the last minute as unions agreed a new deal on wages, service conditions and pensions.
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NewsBOSS expands footing in Georgia
BOSS Crane & Rigging has established a new location just south of Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
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NewsNationwide port workers’ strike planned in India
The All-India Port and Dock Workers’ Federation said that an indefinite nationwide strike could come into effect on August 28. Union representatives are trying to thrash out a deal to prevent the industrial action.
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NewsAllelys scales-up UK transport fleet
UK-headquartered transport and engineering specialist Allelys has committed to scaling up its fleet with multiple girder frame trailers, a range of modular axles and various heavy ballast trucks, including the UK-designed and built Trojan trucks.
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NewsABP and px launch Clean Growth Hub at Barry
Associated British Ports (ABP) and px Group (px), the owner and operator of Saltend Chemicals Park, have launched plans for the Clean Growth Hub at the port of Barry in South Wales.
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NewsHigh hurdles cleared in decarbonisation push
The heavy lift and multipurpose shipping sector will play an integral role in the global energy transition, however, decarbonising its own activities has proven to be a challenge. Still, the regulatory net around the sector is tightening and the latest FuelEU Maritime rules are likely to have a significant impact.
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NewsDSV places large e-truck order with Volvo
Logistics giant DSV will purchase 300 electric trucks from Volvo.
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NewsICS urges governments to ‘bite the bullet’ and introduce GHG fee
Ahead of Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting at the end of September, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has presented a carbon levy proposal to increase the uptake of alternative fuels in the marine shipping sector.
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NewsHLI Rail & Rigging takes next environmental steps
In February 2023, HLPFI reported that HLI Rail & Rigging had engaged GreenStream Sustainability Consulting to launch a climate strategy programme. Nearly 18 months on, we circled back to see how the business has adapted and is preparing to operate in a low-carbon future.
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NewsBIFA names Beauchamp to Customs policy group
Nick Beauchamp has been elected as vice chair for the Customs policy group at the British International Freight Association (BIFA).
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NewsMammoet ready for zero onsite tailpipe emissions
Mammoet has reached the point where it can now offer a tailpipe emissions-free solution that could serve the entire lifting and transport scope of a project.
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NewsSwire Shipping reduces well-to-wake emissions by 15 percent in biofuel trial
Swire Shipping has successfully completed a sustainable B24 biofuel trial on its Sun Chief Express Ocean service.
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NewsWSC updates its Green Balance Mechanism
World Shipping Council (WSC) has further developed the Green Balance Mechanism, a regulatory measure designed to ensure that shipping meets its net-zero goal by 2050 in an efficient, just and equitable way.