1. Columbia Group unveils ambitious plans for ground breaking new digital platform to boost vessel performance
The project, which is a collaboration between Columbia Shipmanagement, Blue Dynamics and the Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute, has been two years in the making and is due to be launched in July 2023. The project is co-funded by the European Union, and the Republic of Cyprus via the Research and Innovation Foundation. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/02/07/columbia-group-unveils-ambitious-plans-for-ground-breaking-new-digital-platform-to-boost-vessel-performance/
2. Eesti Gaas made agreements for receiving ten LNG cargos
Eesti Gaas has made agreements with LNG terminals to bring a total of ten LNG cargos by the fall of this year â three deliveries to the port of Klaipeda in Lithuania in the winter and seven to the port of Inkoo in Finland in the spring and summer.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/02/07/eesti-gaas-made-agreements-for-receiving-ten-lng-cargos/
3. World Container Index down 1% this past week according to Drewry
The latest Drewry WCI composite index of $2,034 per 40-foot container is now 80% below the peak of $10,377 reached in September 2021. It is 24% lower than the 10-year average of $2,693, indicating a return to more normal prices, but remains 43% higher than average 2019 (pre-pandemic) rates of $1,420. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/02/07/world-container-index-down-1-this-past-week-according-to-drewry/
4. nauticAi launches elog with Finbo Cargo as first paperless vessel
The Ă land Islands-based Finnish shipping company Eckerö Group has chosen the Finnish developed nauticAi Logâą type approved electronic record book for its Finnish flagged RoPax vessel Finbo Cargo. This truly Made-in-Finland deal comes after a thorough 10-month trial period, during which the system has been developed and fine-tuned in close cooperation with the shipâs crew to integrate seamlessly into Eckerö Lines onboard processes and emission reporting system. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/02/07/nauticai-launches-elog-with-finbo-cargo-as-first-paperless-vessel/
5. Veson Nautical demonstrates continued commitment to cloud security
Veson Nautical, the leading provider of commercial maritime software and services, has obtained a SOC 2 Type II Report for the fourth year in a row and obtained a SOC 1 Type II Report for the first time for its Veson IMOS Platform (VIP) cloud solution. https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2023/02/07/veson-nautical-demonstrates-continued-commitment-to-cloud-security/
6. Clarksons snaps up Dutch renewables logistics player DHSS
DHSS acts as a gateway to offshore wind farms, with services spanning the lifecycle of turbine installation, day-to-day operation and ongoing maintenance with sector-specialist coordination of port logistics, warehousing and helicopter movements from strategically located marshalling ports. https://splash247.com/clarksons-snaps-up-dutch-renewables-logistics-player-dhss/
7. Monjasa steps up green fuel push with its first ammonia deal
Danish bunker supplier Monjasa has inked a landmark agreement with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)-managed power-to-x project HĂST PtX Esbjerg on logistics and offtake of green ammonia for the maritime sector. Described as one of Europeâs largest facilities of this kind, the wind and solar-powered project aims to produce around 600,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually for use in fertilisers and as a shipping fuel. https://splash247.com/monjasa-steps-up-green-fuel-push-with-its-first-ammonia-deal/
8. Seafarers Seize Cargo Ship Over Unpaid Wages
Four seafarers have seized a cargo ship in Senegal amid a dispute with the shipowner over unpaid wages. The seafarers are being backed by the International Transport Workersâ Federation (ITF) which is acting on their behalf in court. https://gcaptain.com/seafarers-seize-cargo-ship-over-unpaid-wages/
9. Post-Boom Hangover Leaves Carriers with Massive Container Surplus
The return to âsupply chain normalisationâ has led to the container liner industry being hobbled by an estimated surplus of 5m teu of boxes, piled high on storage quays and in depots around the world. Weak consumer demand and consequent easing of supply chain congestion has resulted in an expensive post-boom hangover for ocean carriers, as their equipment storage costs soar at the same time as their freight revenues plummet. https://gcaptain.com/post-boom-hangover-leaves-carriers-with-massive-container-surplus/
10. Seven Islands Shipping Limited Announced As Gold Sponsor Of India Tanker Shipping And Trade Summit 2023
The Shipping Tribune is pleased to announce Seven Islands Shipping Limited as the Gold Sponsor of India Tanker Shipping And Trade Summit 2023. The Summit is back with a bigger, better & more diversified list of participants Previous editions of this conference have received very huge response not only from India but also from Far East, Middle East and other parts of the world. https://www.shippingtribune.com/news/shipping/Seven+Islands+Shipping+Limited+Announced+As+Gold+Sponsor+Of+India+Tanker+Shipping+And+Trade+Summit+2023
