Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) is pleased to announce that on Monday, December 9, marine biofuel was supplied to VIKING OCEAN, a car carrier it operates, at Yokohama Daikoku C-4 Terminal, a finished-vehicle terminal operated by the “K” LINE Group. This is the first time that “K” Line has supplied biofuel to its operated vessels in Japan. The owner of the vessel is Norwegian based Gram Car Carriers, a long-term partner of “K” LINE.

IRU welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to introduce a two-month grace period for the EU’s upcoming legal retrofitting deadline. This initiative, approved by EU Member States, provides critical support operators urgently need.

The air cargo industry is still taxiing onto the runway of AI opportunities. Leading technology group, CargoTech already offers products to ensure the smoothest of technology take-offs, with AI serving as the fuel for sound business decisions. Cédric Millet, CargoTech’s President, and its members illustrate ways in which the group leverages AI to support decision-making and clear up some of the myths surrounding the technology.

The most significant transformation brought about by Oosterweel will undoubtedly occur in the northern part of Antwerp. The familiar Antwerp Ring Road (R1) as we know it today will undergo a major overhaul. The Merksem Viaduct will be dismantled to make room for a lowered, partially covered ring road set below ground level. Consequently, the existing R1 Ring Road will no longer be visible, creating a vast open space for sports, recreation, and play.

BPO Board met last week in Rostock and discussed planned changes in the financing of Transport Infrastructure in EU. These changes have been reviled by the new European Commission led by Ursula von der Leyen.

Conidia Opens R&D Laboratory at Surrey Research Park to Advance Fuel Testing and Microbial Research

RINA, a global leader in inspection, certification, and engineering consultancy services, has been awarded a contract by PETRONAS CCS Solutions Sdn Bhd (“PCCSS”) to carry out a pre-FEED (preliminary front-end engineering design) study for a groundbreaking carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Malaysia. This major development is a key step in supporting the country’s efforts towards achieving net-zero emissions.

Viking Cinderella and Gabriella will make a total of five cruises from Helsinki to Visby next summer. Cruise guests can easily experience the medieval town of Visby as well as other parts of the island of Gotland since they can take their car on board. Visby was a big favourite for Viking Line last summer, and there is also brisk demand for the 2025 summer season.

Bonn, 11 December 2024 - BlueBox Systems, one of the leading developers of intelligent freight tracking solutions, has further developed its BlueBoxCargo tracking platform. The new features include the tracking of CO₂ emissions for sea freight, simplified shipment registration for smaller customers and extended analysis options that further optimize decision-making for customers. This includes, for example, a new routing function for air freight customers. The enhancements give customers access to even more precise and comprehensive data and make the platforms even easier and more flexible to use – even for smaller companies.

UNESCO’s groundbreaking environmental DNA programme  has mapped nearly 4,500 marine species across 21 World Heritage sites around the world, providing new key data and a revolutionary method for stronger ocean protection in an era of rapid climate disruption.

Thordon Bearings has delivered COMPAC water-lubricated propeller shaft and SXL rudder bearings to replace oil- and grease- lubricated bearings onboard McKeil Marine’s bulk carrier Northern Venture as part of a major refurbishment project.

The Council of the European Union’s adoption of its general approaches on passenger rights enforcement and multimodal journey regulation marks a significant step forward in safeguarding passengers and supporting operators. IRU welcomes, in particular, the clarification of the scope and the realistic extension of reimbursement deadlines. However, critical gaps remain, including the need to consider the unique position of small enterprises and set clearer rules on intermediary liability.

The European Parliament has advanced the CountEmissionsEU proposal, setting the stage for trilogue negotiations, recognising road transport needs, especially for SMEs.

The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has joined a financing facility for the Finnish shipyard company Meyer Turku Oy (Meyer) with a EUR 102 million participation. The two-year facility will finance the construction of ICON 3 cruise ship.

ESPO congratulates bremenports (Germany) on their recertification under the EcoPorts’ environmental management standard (PERS). The Ports of Bremen joined the EcoPorts network in 2011 and have now earned PERS certification for an outstanding seventh time.