Technology & Innovation
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Nitrous oxide emissions are no laughing matter
More data is needed on how much N2O, also known as laughing gas, will be emitted from ships burning ammonia as fuel
CSSC’s tech firm and Evergreen trial onboard carbon capture
Sceptics remain cautious about the technology’s prospects because of concerns over limited supporting facilities and the energy consumption generated by the OCCS system itself
Wärtsilä chief says shipyard capacity slowly improving
LNG carrier segment experiencing major bottleneck, but other segments have more shipyard capacity
Hapag-Lloyd strengthens electronic bill of lading offering via IQAX tie-up with GSBN
Use of IQAX adds another eBL option for Hapag-Lloyd, which already uses competitor vendor WaveBL, as the German container line pursues full eBL adoption by 2030
MAN claims its ammonia engine’s N20 emissions are ‘extremely low’
MAN continues to test its ammonia dual-fuel engine and hopes to deliver its first motor later this year
Hanwha Ocean partners with ammonia start-up Amogy
Amogy, supported by investors from South Korea and Japan, has been expanding its presence in maritime applications with its ammonia-to-electricity module
DFDS advancing plans to order at least six green newbuildings by 2026
DFDS, the world’s largest operator of shortsea ro-ro services, plans to order six low- or zero-carbon newbuildings within the next two years, and potentially three new high-speed ferries. EVP Mathieu Girardin says customers’ changing attitudes are making green investments easier to justify
Data sharing offers scope for just-in-time arrivals
Terminal scheduling planner Portchain has signed up ONE as its second top 10 carrier. Alignment between carriers and terminals can improve schedules and efficiency
Navtor’s merger-driven scale unlocks opportunities for shipping
The Norwegian tech company says its new single business entity has created a giant in the smart shipping technology niche
Singapore-Rotterdam corridor initiative expands partnership
GDSC names world’s fifth-largest box line, Hapag-Lloyd, among latest companies to sign up for port collaboration during Singapore Maritime Week, while the initiative also announces progress on its digitalisation efforts and plans for alternative fuel pilots
Singapore tops maritime clusters listing
As Singapore remains secure in its role as shipping’s largest maritime hub, Hong Kong slips out of the top 10. And while Europe still features strongly, the move to Asia is well underway
CMA CGM brings vessel efficiency programme to Europe
Containership operators have focused on reducing vessel emissions in the face of increasingly stringent regulations. While vessel modifications to increase energy efficiency have chiefly been undertaken by Chinese and Middle East shiprepair yards, more are now being undertaken in Europe
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