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The future of shipping: Hydrogen powers a zero-emission maritime industry

On May 25, 2023, the first hydrogen-powered inland container ship, H2 Barge 1, set sail in the Rotterdam waters, Netherlands. Retrofitted at Holland Shipyards Group in Werkendam, this hydrogen-electric barge now transports containers for Nike between the Port of Rotterdam, Port of Antwerp, and the distribution center in Meerhout. As a zero-emission vessel, the only …

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Does your annual ocean bid process sufficiently factor in risk?

Everybody is talking about risks in ocean transport operations and procurement. In this Logistics Executive Briefing, senior consultants within our global ocean freight procurement team, share insights into the practical steps shippers can take to identify, manage and mitigate risk this tender season. When we talk of risk in ocean transport, what exactly do we …

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Platts to update 2026 freight netbacks for Asia/AG oil product assessments

Platts, part of S&P Global Energy, will update the basis rates used in its calculation of various freight netback assessments in Asia and the Middle East, in line with flat rates published by the Worldscale Association, effective Jan. 2, 2026. The basis rate used to calculate FOB Arab Gulf unleaded gasoline assessments is $12.77/metric ton …

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Russia’s western oil exports set to decline 8% in January, sources say

Russia’s crude oil exports from its western ports are expected to decline in January from the previous month on higher domestic refinery runs and possible weather-related disruption, two industry sources said, although drone attacks on energy infrastructure may see export plans revised. Oil loadings could drop by some 8% in January from the December plan, …

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​Transforming terminal operations by embracing technology

In the fast-paced world of terminal operations, efficiency and reliability are paramount. Packer Avenue Marine Terminal has leveraged innovative technology to enable remarkable transformation and growth over the past decade. Gate automation and crane optical character recognition (OCR) solutions have revolutionized terminal operations, enhancing productivity, safety, and overall performance. Holt Logistics Corp. is a single-source …

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Kind Leadership workshop sets practical course to improve safety culture, reduce risk and strengthen retention

Following growing recognition that Kind Leadership is essential to maritime excellence, leaders from across the sector gathered in London earlier in November to discuss how ‘we can bring about and then support a lasting industry cultural change’. The Kind Leadership Workshop, jointly developed by the Maritime Professional Council (MPC), The Nautical Institute and CHIRP, brought …

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Gulf Marine Services Announces Contract Extension

Gulf Marine Services (GMS), a leading provider of self‐propelled, self‐elevating support vessels to the offshore energy industry, is delighted to announce a two‐year contract extension (comprising one firm year plus a one‐year option) for one of its Mid‐size vessels currently operating in the GCC region. With this extension secured, the company’s backlog has increased to …

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CMA CGM to launch KEA service, connecting the US East Coast with Oceania

We are pleased to announce the official launch of our new KEA service, designed to provide efficient, reliable and enhanced coverage of the US East Coast to/from Oceania trade. The KEA service will complement our existing RTW PAD product, positioning us as the only carrier able to offer two weekly departures on this Trade. Southbound, …

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