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    UECC collaborates to advance CNSL-based biofuels

    2024-03-28T08:39:00Z

    Ro-ro shipping line United European Car Carriers (UECC) is collaborating with maritime advisory Lloyd’s Register FOBAS, engine manufacturer Wärtsilä, and biofuel supplier ACT Group to advance studies into cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL)-based biofuel.

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    UECC outlines EU ETS methodology

    2023-11-15T11:38:00Z

    Pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) owner and operator UECC has adopted a standardised methodology based on an existing and trusted industry framework to address the upcoming EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).

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    UECC launching liner service linking Pasajes and Cuxhaven

    2023-05-04T09:17:00Z

    Ro-ro operator UECC will establish a direct link between the port of Pasajes, Spain, and the port of Cuxhaven, Germany, effective May 5, 2023.

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    Biofuel trials gain traction in multipurpose shipping

    2022-11-23T10:45:00Z

    Biofuel, produced from plants and other feedstocks to replace traditional fossil-based fuels, are gaining a foothold in the multipurpose and heavy lift shipping industry. Various trials are under way at a number of carriers.

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    UECC christens newbuilds in Zeebrugge

    2022-10-31T10:51:00Z

    UECC christened two of its newbuild multi-fuel LNG battery-hybrid pure car and truck carriers (PCTC) ­– Auto Advance and Auto Aspire – at a ceremony last week in Zeebrugge.

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    UECC completes series with latest delivery

    2022-10-21T08:00:00Z

    UECC has taken delivery of its third and final newbuild multi-fuel LNG battery-hybrid pure car and truck carrier (PCTC).

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    UECC welcomes D’Andrea

    2022-09-02T11:09:00Z

    Ro-ro shipping line UECC has named Giannina D’Andrea as its high and heavy breakbulk coordinator in Zeebrugge.

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    UECC and Svitzer partner on biofuels

    2022-08-11T08:31:00Z

    UECC is expanding the use of carbon-neutral biofuels in its logistics chain through a partnership with towage provider Svitzer.

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    UECC takes newbuild delivery

    2022-06-14T09:28:00Z

    UECC has taken delivery of its second multi-fuel LNG battery-hybrid pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) from China’s Jiangnan Shipyard.

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    Blue Water named Esbjerg agent for ro-ro service

    2022-05-17T07:24:00Z

    Motorships Agencies has appointed Blue Water Shipping as port agent for future United European Car Carriers (UECC) calls at the port of Esbjerg.

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    UECC adds North Sea service

    2022-04-07T07:27:00Z

    UECC is launching a North Sea service connecting the ports of Zeebrugge (Belgium), Esbjerg (Denmark), Gothenburg (Sweden) and Drammen (Norway) on a weekly basis.

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    UECC newbuild launched

    2022-01-06T09:55:00Z

    United European Car Carriers (UECC) has launched the third and final newbuild in its series of dual-fuel LNG battery-hybrid pure car and truck carriers (PCTC) at China’s Jiangnan shipyard.

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    UECC takes delivery of landmark PCTC

    2021-11-30T09:36:00Z

    UECC has taken delivery of its first dual-fuel LNG battery-hybrid pure car truck carrier (PCTC).

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    UECC boosts Cuxhaven service

    2021-10-22T08:30:00Z

    United European Car Carriers (UECC) has added Cuxhaven, Germany, to its Baltic service.

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    UECC supports proposal to include shipping in EU ETS

    2021-10-15T08:30:00Z

    United European Car Carriers (UECC) is calling for aggressive emissions targets to be set by the EU under the proposed move to include shipping in the Emissions Trading System (ETS).

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    UECC champions green shipping

    2021-09-16T09:12:00Z

    Five years after bringing the world’s first dual-fuel LNG pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) Auto Eco and Auto Energy into service, United European Car Carriers (UECC) said it is reaping the fruits of its efforts to reduce emissions.

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    UECC floats second newbuild

    2021-08-20T08:30:00Z

    United European Car Carriers (UECC) has launched the second in a series of three LNG battery-hybrid pure car and truck carriers (PCTC) at Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai, China.

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    Heavy Lift Awards shortlist announced

    2021-07-27T10:12:00Z

    After a rigorous judging process by our panel of industry experts, we are pleased to reveal the Heavy Lift Awards 2021 shortlist.

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    UECC’s LNG battery-hybrid carriers taking shape

    2021-05-20T10:12:00Z

    United European Car Carriers (UECC) is pressing ahead with the construction of three LNG battery-hybrid pure car and truck carriers (PCTC), the first of which is scheduled for delivery later this year.

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    UECC floats LNG newbuild

    2021-04-15T12:21:00Z

    United European Car Carriers (UECC) has launched the first of three LNG battery-hybrid pure car and truck carriers (PCTC) at Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai, China.