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“K” LINE orders four LNG-fuelled car carriers for European short-sea trades

Simon Walton
June 6, 2026
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Japanese carrier “K” LINE (Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha) has signed shipbuilding contracts for four LNG dual-fuel car carriers. The ships are intended for deployment in European short-sea operations.

Outspoken Greek shipping owner willing to pay Iranian transit toll in Hormuz

Simon Walton
June 5, 2026
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Greek shipping owner Evangelos Marinakis has said he would be prepared to support the payment of a transit fee to Iran to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Any such move would mark a significant departure from the established maritime legal framework.

Hydrogen afloat shore power hub validated

Simon Walton
June 3, 2026
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A UK Government-backed consortium has validated “one of the world’s first fully grid-independent hydrogen power hubs” capable of supplying clean electricity directly to vessels at berth without conventional shore-side infrastructure upgrades.

COSCO, PTP to invest €116m in Tarragona terminal upgrade

Marco Raimondi
June 2, 2026
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Chinese shipping group COSCO and Argentine logistics company PTP Group will invest more than €116m in the upgrade and operation of the Moll d’Andalusia multipurpose terminal at the Port of Tarragona.

Maraen awards quay contract at Port of Nigg

Simon Walton
June 1, 2026
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The Port of Nigg in northern Scotland is set for a major expansion of its marine infrastructure after owner Maraen awarded the contract for a new heavy-duty quay to construction specialist McLaughlin & Harvey.

Maraen awards quay contract at Port of Nigg

Simon Walton
June 1, 2026
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Maraen awards quay contract at Port of Nigg

Simon Walton
June 1, 2026
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London Gateway drives transformation of the Thames

Simon Walton
May 29, 2026
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London Gateway is fast becoming the UK’s premier multimodal hub. From the vertical innovation of BOXBAY to the quiet pulse of electrified operations, the River Thames is witnessing a high-tech transformation designed to redefine British port productivity.

Milford Haven: cargo growth and continued investment

Simon Walton
May 28, 2026
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The Port of Milford Haven in Wales, UK, reported higher cargo volumes, increased turnover and continued infrastructure investment in its 2025 annual report.

De Jong Shipping expands into Belgium with TransMatch stake

Simon Walton
May 27, 2026
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De Jong Shipping Group has acquired a minority stake in Belgian inland shipping operator TransMatch. It marks the first time the Dutch group has had a formal presence in the Belgian market. The deal forms part of De Jong Shipping’s wider growth strategy in inland and push barge shipping across Northwest Europe. The companies said the partnership would broaden operational coverage and strengthen commercial activities in the ARA (Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp) arc, and inland European waterways.