A group of European and Japanese researchers have been working to develop processes to optimise CO2 hydrogenation in terms of energy efficiency and production cost to produce e-methanol for transport, including ocean shipping. Under the so-called Laurelin project, backed by the EU and Japan, ten research expert organisations are looking into the microwave heating, plasma …
British class society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has acquired maritime digital solutions company OneOcean from Equistone Partners Europe for an undisclosed sum. LR said the addition of OneOcean, which is expected to be complete by the end of the summer, will expand and considerably complement its existing digital solutions, including fleet management and vessel performance and …
HMM from South Korea is the latest liner to unveil a digital container booking platform. Hi Quote, short for HMM Instant Quote, offers instant quotes, booking confirmations and space guarantees. To begin with, Hi Quote is currently available for export cargoes loaded on dry containers from South Korea to Europe, Southeast Asia, Southwest Asia, South …