Habours and maritime news

Here are some recent news and updates on harbours and maritime industry:

Global Maritime News

  1. IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has implemented a new sulphur cap of 0.5% for marine fuels, effective January 1, 2020. This aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality.
  2. Container Shipping Congestion: Congestion at major container ports, such as the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Rotterdam, has led to delays and increased costs for shippers.
  3. Cruise Ship Safety: The International Cruise Lines Association (CLIA) has implemented new safety measures, including enhanced security protocols and improved emergency response procedures, following a series of incidents involving cruise ships.

Regional Maritime News

  1. Asia-Pacific Region:
    • The Port of Singapore has seen a surge in container volumes, with a 10% increase in the first half of 2020.
    • The Port of Shanghai has implemented new measures to reduce congestion and improve efficiency.
  2. Europe:
    • The Port of Rotterdam has invested in new infrastructure, including a new container terminal and a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal.
    • The Port of Hamburg has seen a decline in container volumes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  3. North America:
    • The Port of Los Angeles has implemented new measures to reduce congestion and improve efficiency, including a new rail yard and a expanded container storage facility.
    • The Port of New York and New Jersey has seen a surge in container volumes, with a 10% increase in the first half of 2020.

Harbour News

  1. Port of Rotterdam's New Container Terminal: The Port of Rotterdam has opened a new container terminal, which is expected to increase the port's container handling capacity by 1.5 million TEUs per year.
  2. Port of Singapore's New Cruise Terminal: The Port of Singapore has opened a new cruise terminal, which is expected to increase the port's cruise passenger capacity by 50%.
  3. Port of Hong Kong's New Container Terminal: The Port of Hong Kong has opened a new container terminal, which is expected to increase the port's container handling capacity by 1.2 million TEUs per year.

Maritime Technology News

  1. Autonomous Shipping: The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has launched a new initiative to promote the development of autonomous shipping, with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving safety.
  2. Digitalization in Shipping: The shipping industry is increasingly adopting digital technologies, such as blockchain and artificial intelligence, to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  3. LNG as a Marine Fuel: The use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel is becoming increasingly popular, with many shipping companies and ports investing in LNG infrastructure.

These are just a few examples of recent news and updates on harbours and maritime industry. If you have any specific questions or would like more information, feel free to ask!