The first two vessels in the Sleipner concept – Way Forward and Future Way – have, after just over a year in operation, demonstrated excellent performance, low fuel consumption and CII values far below current requirement levels. This means they emit significantly less CO2 per transported unit than the average for comparable vessels, placing them comfortably in the highest energy efficiency class (A) according to the IMO’s international classification. The Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) measures a vessel’s carbon emissions relative to cargo…
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Angelicoussis, Paliou, Comninos, Procopiou and Wiernicki recognised at 22nd Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards
Neptune Lines, Seaven Tanker Management, Tsakos Energy Navigation and Minoan Lines win major company awards Athens – 6 December 2025 SOME of the most prestigious and successful individuals and companies…
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) conducted a fire extinguishing test by burning a scrapped, gasoline vehicle in the fire extinguishing test building of the Technical Center of Kashiwa Tech…
SEPTEMBER 03, 2025 INTERNATIONAL UNION OF MARINE INSURANCE (IUMI) GUIDANCE ON BEST PRACTICE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE SAFE CARRIAGE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES (EVS) IUMI has recently issued Best Practice and Recommendations…
Brief Update No 25/17 Date: 14 August 2025 STATEMENT This document has been approved for distribution by SEA GUARDIAN S.G. Ltd / Operations Department. The provided Intel and Information…
by Andrea De Luca, Market Analyst, Veson NauticalDate: August 4, 2025 The first half of 2025 marked a turning point for the car carrier market, with rates and values continuing to…
A car carrier with a capacity of 6,900 vehicles has been delivered to Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) on July 18. The vessel is mainly fueled by liquefied natural…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Trade talk is heating up again as President Trump’s 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs nears its end. Markets are starting to see that…
Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City 2025 closes doors as a rewarding business and engaging lifestyle experience for global and local automotive participants
Ho Chi Minh City, 27 June 2025. Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City was deemed a successful event and rewarding platform for business activities, workshop engagement, and entertaining attractions by participants.…
Inmarsat provides NexusWave to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines to help accelerate onboard digitalisation strategy
Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has signed an agreement with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) to upgrade its fleet from Fleet Xpress (FX) service to Inmarsat’s NexusWave. This fleet-wide transition to…
GEODIS’ 40-year Partnership with Volvo Marked by Delivery of Electric Truck in Australia
GEODIS, a global leader in transport and logistics, announced the delivery of its second electric truck from Volvo Trucks Australia at the Brisbane Truck Show on 16 May. This marks…
by Dan Nash, Associate Director, Valuation & Analytics, Veson Nautical Potential USTR port fees of c.$1 mil per voyage for non-US built car carriersentering the US targeting c.95% of the…
Market report: Footloose footsie, Trump stays defiant and carmakers count the cost of tariffs
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APRIL 22, 2025 GUIDANCE ON FIRE RESPONSE FOR VEHICLE CARRIERS The Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum (VCSF) has recently published its second industry good practice guidelines entitled, Fire Response – High Level…
Day/date 2025, London: Today – the Vehicle Carrier Safety Forum (VCSF) publishes its second industry good practice guidelines entitled ‘Fire Response – High Level Guidelines’. The VCSF recognises that responding…
CAPAS 2025 supports automotive industry in Southwest China to stay ahead of emerging trends
Chengdu, 7 April 2025. The 11th Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and Aftermarket Services (CAPAS) will take place from 22 to 24 May 2025 at the Chengdu Century City…
Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City 2025 to spotlight Vietnam’s automotive supply chain innovations driven by a young, rising middle class
Ho Chi Minh City, 18 March 2025. Vietnam’s automotive market has evolved significantly over recent years, fuelled by a growing economy, awareness of environmental issues and changing consumer preferences within…
A diverse line up of fringe events at AMR 2025 to explore emerging trends in the automotive industry
Beijing, 12 March 2025. The 73rd edition of the Auto Maintenance and Repair Expo (AMR) will be held from 31 March to 2 April 2025 at the Capital International Exhibition Center…
The Gulf’s top 10 shipownersAn in-depth look at the leading players shaping the GCC’s maritime industry and newbuilding trends Author: Rebecca Galanopoulos Using VesselsValue data, we take a look at the fleet owned by nations within…
Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2025 advocates for green and innovative developments in automotive mobility for Malaysian and ASEAN markets
Kuala Lumpur, 5 February 2025. Malaysian government policies and a shifting market landscape towards AI, digitalisation, electrification, energy efficiency, and sustainability have resulted in the country becoming an attractive investment…
Attention turns to AMR as the 2025 edition attracts global leaders offering solutions to stimulate innovative advancements in the aftermarket
Beijing, 20 January 2025. As the world embraces green development, the automotive aftermarket is undergoing a dynamic transformation driven by new energy, AI and digital expansion. In this regard, traditional…
Agreement around EcoTow solution secures Höegh Autoliners the first ever low-carbon towage service in Australia Copenhagen and Oslo, 08 January 2025: Svitzer, a leading global towage provider, and Höegh Autoliners, a leading global provider of ocean transportation…
The 20th anniversary of Automechanika Shanghai closes with record-breaking exhibitor and visitor participation
Shanghai, 12 December 2024. Automechanika Shanghai concludes its 20th anniversary with a successful and celebratory show, marked by impressive new records from both exhibitors and visitors. As always, the fair served…
Wallenius Marine tests groundbreaking ship design for the world’s first wind-powered PCTC vessel
Wallenius Marine is conducting advanced wind tunnel tests aimed at realising the world’s first wind-powered PCTC (Pure Car and Truck Carrier) vessel. The tests are being carried out in Gothenburg,…
“PONTUS HIGHWAY”, a car carrier with a capacity of 7,000 vehicles, has been delivered to Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) on November 28. As same as the “NEREUS HIGHWAY”,…



