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Japanese majors conclude MoU on Co2 carriers

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, Imabari Shipbuilding, “K” Line, MOL, NYK Line and NSY have concluded a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a standard design framework to develop...
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, Imabari Shipbuilding, “K” Line, MOL, NYK Line and NSY have concluded a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a standard design framework to develop and carry out the initial design of  liquefied CO2 carriers and next generational alternative fuel ships using greener fuels. The company, MILES, will operate as a platform and will be...
December 12, 2025

Wallenius Wilhelmsen announces extension of two contracts together valued at USD$500m

Roll-on Roll-off specialist Wallenius Wilhelmsen has announced two significant contract extensions that, together, are valued at close to USD$500 million. “The renewed contracts are a...
Roll-on Roll-off specialist Wallenius Wilhelmsen has announced two significant contract extensions that, together, are valued at close to USD$500 million. “The renewed contracts are a testament to the strength of long and strong standing partnerships with shared commitment towards zero emissions and developing integrated supply chains,” says Pia Synnerman, Chief Customer Officer at Wallenius Wilhelmsen....
December 12, 2025

Maersk to trial 50-50 ethanol-methanol fuel; 100% ethanol trial upcoming

International container shipping giant, Maersk, has announced it will trial a 50-50 ethanol-methanol fuel blend so as to diversify its low-emission fuel base. The 50-50...
International container shipping giant, Maersk, has announced it will trial a 50-50 ethanol-methanol fuel blend so as to diversify its low-emission fuel base. The 50-50 trial will take place aboard the container ship Laura Maersk, a dual-fuel vessel. Back in October-November, Maersk tested a 10-90 ethanol-methanol blend in the same ship. “The goal is to...
December 12, 2025

MOL, Marubeni, & Sinopec sign MoU for long-term marine biodiesel supply

Japanese shipping major, MOL, and Japan’s to marine fuels seller, Marubeni, have joined hands with China’s largest fuel supplier, Sinopec Zhejiang Zhoushan Petroleum. The three...
Japanese shipping major, MOL, and Japan’s to marine fuels seller, Marubeni, have joined hands with China’s largest fuel supplier, Sinopec Zhejiang Zhoushan Petroleum. The three giants have signed an MoU to help establish a long-term supply system for marine biodiesel fuel. MOL will work to expand the use of biodiesel in China, while Sinopec and...
December 12, 2025

U.S. Gulf Coast collaboration on methanol marine fuel supply

The American Bureau of Shipping, ENEOS Corp, NYK  Line, and SEACOR, have begun a joint study to develop a methanol bunkering and supply chain across...
The American Bureau of Shipping, ENEOS Corp, NYK  Line, and SEACOR, have begun a joint study to develop a methanol bunkering and supply chain across the U.S. Gulf Coast, a joint statement from the group reads. “The four parties aim to establish the first commercial-scale ship-to-ship methanol bunkering operations in the U.S,” a statement reads. ENEOS...
December 12, 2025

Tauranga “turning away shipping” says port CEO

Leonard Sampson, the Chief Executive of the Port of Tauranga, has complained that a lack of infrastructure development approval is proving detrimental to shipping in...
Leonard Sampson, the Chief Executive of the Port of Tauranga, has complained that a lack of infrastructure development approval is proving detrimental to shipping in New Zealand and that nation’s economy. “We are currently turning away shipping services that want to call at Tauranga, which is negatively impacting the New Zealand economy,” Mr Sampson said...
December 4, 2025

Japanese majors conclude MoU on Co2 carriers

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, Imabari Shipbuilding, “K” Line, MOL, NYK Line and NSY have concluded a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a standard design framework to develop...
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, Imabari Shipbuilding, “K” Line, MOL, NYK Line and NSY have concluded a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a standard design framework to develop and carry out the initial design of  liquefied CO2 carriers and next generational alternative fuel ships using greener fuels. The company, MILES, will operate as a platform and will be...
December 12, 2025

Wallenius Wilhelmsen announces extension of two contracts together valued at USD$500m

Roll-on Roll-off specialist Wallenius Wilhelmsen has announced two significant contract extensions that, together, are valued at close to USD$500 million. “The renewed contracts are a...
Roll-on Roll-off specialist Wallenius Wilhelmsen has announced two significant contract extensions that, together, are valued at close to USD$500 million. “The renewed contracts are a testament to the strength of long and strong standing partnerships with shared commitment towards zero emissions and developing integrated supply chains,” says Pia Synnerman, Chief Customer Officer at Wallenius Wilhelmsen....
December 12, 2025

Maersk to trial 50-50 ethanol-methanol fuel; 100% ethanol trial upcoming

International container shipping giant, Maersk, has announced it will trial a 50-50 ethanol-methanol fuel blend so as to diversify its low-emission fuel base. The 50-50...
International container shipping giant, Maersk, has announced it will trial a 50-50 ethanol-methanol fuel blend so as to diversify its low-emission fuel base. The 50-50 trial will take place aboard the container ship Laura Maersk, a dual-fuel vessel. Back in October-November, Maersk tested a 10-90 ethanol-methanol blend in the same ship. “The goal is to...
December 12, 2025

MOL, Marubeni, & Sinopec sign MoU for long-term marine biodiesel supply

Japanese shipping major, MOL, and Japan’s to marine fuels seller, Marubeni, have joined hands with China’s largest fuel supplier, Sinopec Zhejiang Zhoushan Petroleum. The three...
Japanese shipping major, MOL, and Japan’s to marine fuels seller, Marubeni, have joined hands with China’s largest fuel supplier, Sinopec Zhejiang Zhoushan Petroleum. The three giants have signed an MoU to help establish a long-term supply system for marine biodiesel fuel. MOL will work to expand the use of biodiesel in China, while Sinopec and...
December 12, 2025

U.S. Gulf Coast collaboration on methanol marine fuel supply

The American Bureau of Shipping, ENEOS Corp, NYK  Line, and SEACOR, have begun a joint study to develop a methanol bunkering and supply chain across...
The American Bureau of Shipping, ENEOS Corp, NYK  Line, and SEACOR, have begun a joint study to develop a methanol bunkering and supply chain across the U.S. Gulf Coast, a joint statement from the group reads. “The four parties aim to establish the first commercial-scale ship-to-ship methanol bunkering operations in the U.S,” a statement reads. ENEOS...
December 12, 2025

Tauranga “turning away shipping” says port CEO

Leonard Sampson, the Chief Executive of the Port of Tauranga, has complained that a lack of infrastructure development approval is proving detrimental to shipping in...
Leonard Sampson, the Chief Executive of the Port of Tauranga, has complained that a lack of infrastructure development approval is proving detrimental to shipping in New Zealand and that nation’s economy. “We are currently turning away shipping services that want to call at Tauranga, which is negatively impacting the New Zealand economy,” Mr Sampson said...
December 4, 2025

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Safe Ports 2026 – Seminar / Webinar

March 26, 2026 @ 12:00pm
 - 1:30pm
SAFE PORTS 2026 Shipping Australia and Colin Biggers & Paisley Lawyers invite you to attend a FREE lunchtime webinar / seminar on Safe Ports. Hear...
SAFE PORTS 2026 Shipping Australia and Colin Biggers & Paisley Lawyers invite you to attend a FREE lunchtime webinar / seminar on Safe Ports. Hear from the experts and gain insight from different perspectives as to what constitutes a safe port!   Speakers:  Captain Melwyn Noronha, CEO, Shipping Australia Myron Fernandes, Harbour Master Sydney, Port...
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