Michele Labrut

1 day ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Michele Labrut

Singapore-based Pacific International Lines (PIL) is opening a new office located in Santiago, Chile. The container shipping company said the expansion marks a significant milestone growing its presence in Latin America and enhancing services for the burgeoning market in Chile.

1 week ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Michele Labrut

The REN is designed to unify the management systems of the Ship Registry [General Directorate of the Merchant Marine -DGMM] and the Public Registry of Ship Ownership of Panama (DGRPN) [vessel registration services] that superintend the documentation and the certification of property titles, mortgages, and naval liens. APM said the electronic registry was developed through a trial and test approach, aiming to ensure it aligns with the ‘real-world’ needs of the shipping sector.

1 week ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Michele Labrut

Damen Shipyards Group and Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, have agreed on the delivery of a second, fully electric Damen RSD-E Tug 2513. The RSD-E Tug 2513 enables Noatum Maritime to perform berthing and unberthing operations at Khalifa Port with two electric tugs. This is aligned with Noatum Maritime’s vision to provide their clients with fully sustainable berthing operations.

2 weeks ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Michele Labrut

DP World has completed initial testing of a hydrogen fuel cell powered rubber-tired gantry (RTG) crane at the Port of Vancouver. The UAE-headquartered company is currently field testing the RTG fitted with a hydrogen fuel cell as the it evaluates the feasibility of electrifying its global fleet of 1,500 cranes. According to DP World, at its Vancouver terminal, 19 RTG cranes account for 50% of diesel consumption and generate over 4,200 tonnes of CO2 annually.

2 weeks ago | seatrade-maritime.com | Michele Labrut

The South Korean shipyard formerly known as Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) is set to expand its facilities fuelled by a 388% surge in first-quarter operating profit and an extensive orderbook that stretches well into the end of the decade. The company announced it will invest $451 million (KRW600 billionn) to enhance production capacity at its yard. This investment includes the construction of a new floating drydock and crane, essential tools for increasing output and efficiency.