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VIDEO: Shipping industry appalled as Houthi attacks continue

Video has emerged showing the Houthi attack on the MV Tutor with an explosive laden drone boat. That attack eventually led to the sinking of the vessel, which has now been confirmed by UKMTO. That attack, and the subsequent attack on the MV Verbena, underscore the deadly nature of the ongoing attacks and shipping industry outrage and anguish is growing.

Efforts by CENTCOM to degrade Houthi capabilities continue. On June 19 it said: In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/safety-and-security/video-shipping-industry-appalled-as-houthi-attacks-continue/

SAAM Terminals invests US$500,000 in simulator for crane operator training

SAAM Terminals aims to train new crane operators and enhance the skills of current ones with advanced exercises.

The company has invested US$500,000 in a state-of-the-art simulator from Canadian firm CM Labs Simulators.

“This equipment is pioneering in the Chilean port industry. It offers ground-breaking graphic realism and accurately emulates the movements and forces applied during crane operations. It features screens that replicate all operator viewing angles, providing an immersive...

https://container-news.com/saam-terminals-invests-us500000-in-simulator-for-crane-operator-training/

Emirates Shipping Line debuts reefer container order

Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) has acquired 300 Carrier Transicold PrimeLINE® container refrigeration units aiming to expand its reefer capabilities.

“We are excited about this in-fleeting and are confident that Carrier Transicold’s PrimeLINE units will help us create optimal solutions for our customers who ship temperature-sensitive cargo,” said Caesar Yiu, Head of Container Management at ESL. “In order to ensure our customers’ cargo quality is always maintained, pulldown, temperature control and...

https://container-news.com/emirates-shipping-line-debuts-reefer-container-order/

MPC Container Ships secures ship acquisitions and new charter package deal

MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC) has announced the acquisition of two 3,500 TEU vessels and a charter agreement package for 10 vessels, including the new acquisitions.

The Norwegian ship owner bought two 3,500 TEU vessels for US$47.25 million.

The vessels are expected to be handed over from their current owner in the third quarter of 2024 and will be delivered into pre-agreed firm 36-month time charter contracts with a top-tier liner company.

These vessels are anticipated to generate aggregate...

https://container-news.com/mpc-container-ships-secures-ship-acquisitions-and-new-charter-package-deal/

DP World opens largest-ever warehouse in UK

DP World has announced the opening of the largest-ever warehouse in the United Kingdom, with the 55,550 m² facility in Coventry being part of a US$63.5 million investment.

The new warehouse, internally fitted out for US$43.2 million and completed last month following a two-year construction period alongside developer SEGRO PLC, includes a new fully Automated Case Retrieval (ACR) system expected to increase efficiency.

The facility was built to meet the highest sustainability standards and a...

https://container-news.com/dp-world-opens-largest-ever-warehouse-in-uk/

DNV verifies that silicone-based Hempaguard hull-coating delivers impressive results

The performance of Hempel’s cutting-edge silicone-based hull coating solution, Hempaguard X7, and its ability to accelerate decarbonization efforts in the maritime industry have now been third-party validated by DNV.

DNV’s verification objectively confirms Hempaguard’s outstanding performance when it comes to the reduction of CO2e emissions from the maritime industry. In addition, fuel savings of up to 25% and average speed loss of 1.4% have been validated by the third party.

Since its launch in...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/dnv-verifies-that-silicone-based-hempaguard-hull-coating-delivers-impressive-results/

Maersk, Nike to christen historic, green-fuelled container vessel at LA port

Maersk invites the public to come aboard a container ship of the future when one of the world’s first methanol-enabled vessels arrives in Los Angeles this August.

Powered by green fuel for its maiden voyage and capable of carrying more than 16,000 TEUs, the vessel will get its new name at a private ceremony at the Port of Los Angeles Outer Harbor on 27 August.

Maersk’s CEO Vincent Clerc will be on hand, alongside special guest speakers from Nike and leading state and local officials.

“Nike is...

https://container-news.com/maersk-nike-to-christen-historic-green-fuelled-container-vessel-at-la-port/

Hong Kong investigates Atlas Air emergency landing, 8-hour runway closure

Hong Kong authorities are investigating a landing gear failure on an Atlas Air freighter aircraft and why the emergency landing resulted in an eight-hour closure of one runway, delaying 450 flights.

The unmarked cargo jet is owned by Nippon Cargo Airlines and supplied to Atlas Air, which provides the crew, maintenance and insurance, according to an aviation database.

Local officials are questioning why it took so long to clear the disabled cargo jet from the runway and urging the airport to...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/hong-kong-investigates-atlas-air-emergency-landing-8-hour-runway-closure

GEODIS Denmark switches to 100% renewable electricity

In January of this year, GEODIS committed to the Science Based Targets Initiative. GEODIS’ global objectives include reducing scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 42% and decreasing the carbon intensity of subcontracted transport (scope 3) by 2030 compared to 2022.

GEODIS Denmark has taken a significant first step on this reduction journey by switching to 100% renewable energy as of January 2024.

“When we started the process, we were looking for a more low-carbon alternative to what we had before. We...

https://container-news.com/geodis-denmark-switches-to-100-renewable-electricity/

Houthi missiles claim second ship

A bulk carrier has sunk in the Red Sea a week after being hit by a Houthi missile. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on 18 June that Tutor, a 2022-built Kamsarmax vessel owned by Evalend Shipping, is believed to have sunk.

UKMTO said, “Military authorities report maritime debris and oil sighted in the last reported location.”

The ship was hit 66 nautical miles southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen, on 12 June and its crew was evacuated as Tutor began taking in water, with the engine room...

https://container-news.com/houthi-missiles-claim-second-ship/

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