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Hapag-Lloyd, Kuehne + Nagel Agree to 17% CO2 Reduction by 2020

The companies say they "want to take advantage of this unique opportunity to influence the logistics sector."

4 Dec 2017

Cuxhaven to Receive Shore Power Supply System for RoRos

Siemens says it has received an order from the regional grid operator to supply the key components of a Siharbor shore power supply system at the port.

4 Dec 2017

Wärtsilä to Launch Bunker-Saving VER System

The system eliminates the problem of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from tankers during laden voyages.

4 Dec 2017

Launch Set for Upgraded Wärtsilä 20 Engine with More Power, Similar Low Bunker Consumption

The engine is set to be officially launched at the Marintec conference and exhibition.

4 Dec 2017

Post-2020 Bunker Price Uncertainty Preys on Shipping Industry

Hedging one approach but market unknowns loom large

4 Dec 2017

Oil Prices Make Delayed Surge on OPEC Deal as the U.S. Emerges as the True Beneficiary of the Extension

Asia is reportedly relying on the Americans for more oil.

1 Dec 2017

Pollution on New Caledonian Beaches Believed Linked to Grounded Kea Trader

A marine pollution alert has now been issued for affected Lifou Island beaches in New Caledonia.

1 Dec 2017

CMB Group Christens Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Vessel

CMB Group hails the vessel as the world's first accredited passenger vessel powered by hydrogen in a diesel engine.

1 Dec 2017

LNG Marine Fuel Gaining Ground in Newbuild Decisions: Survey

Nearly half of respondents have favourable view of the alternative bunker fuel

1 Dec 2017

Aegean Agrees $750m Three-Year Facility with Lenders

The deal takes over from previous $1bn one-year credit arrangement.

1 Dec 2017

Oil Deal Extension Fails to Boost Prices and Saxo Bank Makes the Case for $35/Bbl Crude in 2018

Analysts now saying they didn't expect excited response from an OPEC agreement anyway.

30 Nov 2017

Weekly Vessel Scrapping Report: 2017 Week 46

Have you sold bunkers to a recently scrapped vessel? Check here with VesselsValue's demolition sales from November 23 – November 29, 2017.

30 Nov 2017

Bunker Suppliers Must Prepare For the End of Fossil Fuel Bunkers Within 25 Years: ICS

But exactly what technologies will allow the transition to take place "we can't yet anticipate," says ICS Director of Policy, Simon Bennett.

30 Nov 2017

Fjord1 Newbuild To "Set a New Standard for All-Electric Ferries"

Corvus Energy's Orca ESS will allow the new ferry to sail further than existing all-electric ferries, says NES.

30 Nov 2017

Teekay Offshore Exercises Option for Two More LNG-Powered Newbuilds

The shuttle tankers will be built based on the Shuttle Spirit design, which incorporates bunker-saving technologies to reduce emissions.

29 Nov 2017

R&D Project to Develop New Electrical System for Zero Emission Ferry

The R&D project will be carried out by Rolls-Royce, Color Line, Norled, and the Norwegian Coastal Administration.

29 Nov 2017

Type Test Approval Awarded to Dual-Fuel Variant of MAN L23/30 Engine

The engine has also been granted a certificate for compliance with IMO Tier III regulations in gas mode without any after-treatment equipment.

29 Nov 2017

ABB Turbocharging Performs Above Industry Efficiency Standard

In tests using actual engine

29 Nov 2017

Tripartite Shipbuilding Forum Takes Steps to Support CO2 Emission Reductions

The Tripartite forum has established inter-industry working groups intended to develop a better understanding of current R&D efforts toward new technologies

27 Nov 2017

AIDA Cruises Initiates Regular LNG Bunkering Ops for AIDAperla

AIDA Cruises will begin regular operations for bunkering AIDAperla with LNG when the vessel calls the ports of Barcelona, Marseille, and Civitavecchia.

27 Nov 2017