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Stena Line to add Norsepower rotor sails to new NewMax duo

Making a pair of green newbuilds even greener, Sweden’s Stena Line is to add Norsepower rotor sails to the two methanol-hybrid NewMax RO/ROs it is building for its Belfast-Heysham Irish Sea freight route (see earlier story).

Stena to deploy NewMax methanol-hybrid duo on Irish Sea route

Adding 80% capacity on the route in response to increasing customer demand, each of the two new 147-meter vessels has been designed to maximize freight volumes and will provide 2,800 lane meters of capacity. They...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/stena-line-to-add-norsepower-rotor-sails-to-new-newmax-duo/

Arrival of world’s largest car carrier marks Texas port’s gateway strategy

Port Freeport, Texas, marked a milestone March 4 with the inaugural visit of the Höegh Aurora, the world’s largest vehicle carrier.

The Höegh Aurora has a capacity of 9,100 autos, and is one of a series of multifuel pure car and truck carrier vessels in the German operator’s fleet.

The vessel’s arrival was made possible by the Freeport Harbor Channel Improvement Project, which has enhanced the port’s capabilities by deepening and widening the channel. This infrastructure upgrade has improved...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/arrival-of-worlds-largest-car-carrier-marks-texas-ports-gateway-strategy

Southern California port, NYK Line team on green auto shipping corridor

The U.S. Port of Hueneme and ocean carrier NYK Line (OTC: NPNYY) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a green automotive shipping corridor between Japan and Southern California. 

The signing ceremony took place on Feb. 12 at the port, the companies said in an announcement.

“The MOU solidifies the commitment of both parties to explore innovative and sustainable shipping practices, with an emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, advancing energy efficiency, and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/southern-california-port-nyk-line-team-on-green-auto-shipping-corridor

Puerto del sur de California, equipo de línea NYK en el corredor de envío de automóviles verdes

El puerto estadounidense de Hueneme y Ocean Carrier Nyk Line (OTC: Npnyy) han firmado un memorando de entendimiento (MOU) para establecer un corredor de envío automotriz verde entre Japón y el sur de California. La ceremonia de firma tuvo lugar el 12 de febrero en el puerto, dijeron las compañías...

https://fullavantenews.com/puerto-del-sur-de-california-equipo-de-linea-nyk-en-el-corredor-de-envio-de-automoviles-verdes/?lang=es

After bridge collapse, Port of Baltimore sees second-best year for cargo

The Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore handled 45.9 million tons of cargo in 2024, its second-best year on record after 52.3 million tons in 2023, as the mid-Atlantic gateway continued to recover from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in March.

A total of 25.5 million tons of cargo was handled during the last six months of 2024, with a value of $62.2 billion, third-highest in the port’s history.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore made the announcement at a media event Tuesday.

Baltimore...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/after-bridge-collapse-port-of-baltimore-sees-second-best-year-for-cargo

Jaxport completes vehicle berth expansion

The Jacksonville Port Authority said it has completed a yearlong construction project to expand vehicle Berth 22 at the Blount Island Marine Terminal. 

The berth is the first of two vehicle berth projects in a $60 million initiative to increase efficiencies and accommodate additional vehicle vessel calls. 

The expansion will enable Berth 22 to accommodate larger vehicle vessels 750 feet in overall length.

Construction is also underway on a new vehicle berth at Blount Island, to be completed in...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/jaxport-completes-vehicle-berth-expansion

Port of Baltimore claims a first with battery-electric railcar mover

The Port of Baltimore’s Wallenius Wilhelmsen terminal rolled out an electric railcar mover in what the port says is a first for the contemporary U.S. maritime industry.

The zero-emissions LOK 16.150E, manufactured by Marmon Rail’s Zephir division of Italy, features an 80-volt rechargeable battery system with onboard charger powering two 40-kilowatt, alternating current, brushless motors. At just over 21 feet in length, the 63,900-pound Zephir has drawbar pull of 39,500 pound-force.

In a...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/port-of-baltimore-unveils-battery-electric-railcar-mover

Nuevo Astillero de Huelva bota la plataforma de la nueva doble rampa ro-ro del puerto de Huelva

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Según ha informado el Puerto de Huelva a través de sus redes sociales, ha sido botada con éxito la plataforma principal de la nueva doble rampa ro-ro. La estructura, de

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