1. Breaking barriers OSM Thome crewing chief calls for more tangible action on gender diversity ahead of International Women’s Day. While the maritime industry has come a long way in its drive for diversity and inclusivity, much more needs to be done, and the industry must take decisive steps toward meaningful change, warns Julia Anastasiou, Chief Crew Management Officer at OSM Thome.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/03/11/breaking-barriers-osm-thome-crewing-chief-calls-for-more-tangible-action-on-gender-diversity-ahead-of-international-womens-day/
2. Major collision in North Sea: Tanker and Cargo Ship engulfed in flames – How the U.S. Military is involved. Alarms have been raised with the British Coast Guard following a collision between a tanker and a cargo ship in the North Sea, with both vessels engulfed in flames and fears of a major fuel leak. So far, 32 people have been brought to shore alive.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/03/11/major-collision-in-north-sea-tanker-and-cargo-ship-engulfed-in-flames-how-the-u-s-military-is-involved/
3. Trump’s Latest Tariffs what they mean for US container logistics. “The ongoing tariff battle, with its cycle of levies and retaliatory measures, will trigger two significant ripple effects on trade: heightened uncertainty for trade partners and rising inflation for consumers—both of which ultimately weaken demand.” Shared Christian Roeloffs, cofounder and CEO of Container xChange on the topic of tariffs potentially set to impact trade and consumers.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/03/11/trumps-latest-tariffs-what-they-mean-for-us-container-logistics/
4. AD Ports Group prepares to receive State-of-the-Art Panamax-Class cranes for new multipurpose cargo terminal in Safaga, Egypt. AD Ports Group , an enabler of integrated trade, transport and logistics solutions, announced it was preparing to receive three new state-of-the-art Panamax cranes from Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries , ordered for the Group’s new multipurpose cargo terminal in Safaga, Egypt, which is expected to be operational in the second half of 2026.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/03/11/ad-ports-group-prepares-to-receive-state-of-the-art-panamax-class-cranes-for-new-multipurpose-cargo-terminal-in-safaga-egypt/
5. European port leaders meet in Riga, learning about the Port of Riga’s achievements in technology and innovation. The heads of leading European port organisations and port managers visited Riga in the framework of the regular meeting of the Executive Committee of the European Sea Ports Organisation . ESPO representatives visited the Vessel Traffic Service Centre of the Freeport of Riga, where they were introduced to the port’s technology and maritime innovation projects.
https://cyprusshippingnews.com/2025/03/11/european-port-leaders-meet-in-riga-learning-about-the-port-of-rigas-achievements-in-technology-and-innovation/
6. Hapag-Lloyd’s ports arm takes over terminal in Le Havre. Hapag-Lloyd’s terminal and infrastructure division Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) has acquired a 60% stake in CNMP (Compagnie Nouvelle de Manutentions Portuaires), operator of Atlantique container terminal in Le Havre, France.
The remaining 40% of the shares in CNMP will continue to be held by temperature-controlled food logistics specialist Seafrigo Group.
https://splash247.com/hapag-lloyds-ports-arm-takes-over-terminal-in-le-havre/
7. South Africa seeks operator for multipurpose terminal in Durban. South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is looking for an operator for a multipurpose terminal in Durban.
The state-run ports and freight-rail operator has invited interested parties to submit proposals to design, develop, fund, build, operate, maintain, and transfer the terminal in the Maydon Wharf Precinct for a 25-year concession period.
https://splash247.com/south-africa-seeks-operator-for-multipurpose-terminal-in-durban/
8. Ocean Winds secures license for 1,125MW Korean offshore wind project. Ocean Winds, a joint venture between France’s Engie and Portuguese electric utilities company EDP, has been granted an electricity business license for its Hanbando wind farm off South Korea.
The 1,125MW bottom-fixed project is located in the exclusive economic zone off Incheon. The license grants the project exclusive development rights over the sea space and reserves interconnection capacity.
https://splash247.com/ocean-winds-secures-license-for-1125mw-korean-offshore-wind-project/
9. Eletson enables fleet-wide instant and secure data exchange with Dualog. Eletson, a leading global operator of LPG and LEG carriers, has successfully implemented Dualog’s data exchange solution as part of its fleet digitalisation strategy. This transformation has strengthened operational efficiency, safeguarded data integrity, and provided real-time monitoring of data transfers across its fleet of 20 vessels.
https://www.shipmanagementinternational.com/news/eletson-enables-fleet-wide-instant-and-secure-data-exchange-with-dualog
10. DP World and Mawani inaugurate $800 million state-of-the-art terminal in Jeddah. DP World and Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) have unveiled the new state-of-the-art South Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port, marking a major milestone in DP World’s SAR 3 billion ($800 million) expansion and development programme to upgrade the terminal and enhance Saudi Arabia’s position as a leading global trade hub.
https://www.shipmanagementinternational.com/news/dp-world-and-mawani-inaugurate-800-million-state-of-the-art-terminal-in-jeddah