In Germany, Hapag-Lloyd has signed two contracts with two Chinese shipyards for a total of 24 new container ships. Of these, 12 newbuildings – each with a capacity of 16,800 TEU – will be built by Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group. These units will be used to expand the capacity of services that are already in place. […]
In Germany, Hapag-Lloyd has announced a massive $4 billion investment to bolster its container ship fleet with 24 new eco-efficient vessels, set to be delivered between 2027 and 2029. This strategic expansion involves two contracts with leading Chinese shipyards: Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group and New Times Shipbuilding Company Ltd. The order includes twelve ships from Yangzijiang, […]
In Germany, MAN Energy Solutions has received multiple orders for its dual-fuel liquid gas injection methanol engines to power Very Large Container Vessels at shipyards in South Korea, China, and Japan, bringing the total number of such engines ordered to 95 since 2021. Five of these engines are already operational aboard VLCVs, supporting the growing […]
In Germany, the future-oriented pilot plant CO2Bioclean in Industriepark Höchst near Frankfurt was recently inaugurated. The plant offers a unique and innovative solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions while producing biodegradable plastics. During the opening ceremony, the CO2Bioclean team presented the innovative technology that makes it possible to convert CO2 into bioplastics: a fermentation process […]
In Germany, the new EU funded ReBioCycle project provides a portfolio of bioplastic sorting and recycling technologies within three complementary waste-processor-centric hubs. These hubs will be established for different technologies and technology readiness levels (TRL) in the Netherlands, Italy, Spain and partly in Ireland. They will be focusing on mechanical recycling, chemical recycling, enzymatic recycling […]
In Germany, researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) have now presented a method for effectively converting carbon dioxide into ethanol, which is then available as a sustainable raw material for chemical applications. “We can remove the greenhouse gas CO₂ from the environment and reintroduce it into a sustainable carbon cycle,” explained Professor Carsten Streb […]
In Germany, thermosets are used for many injection-molded products due to their various advantageous properties. The cross-linked plastics are characterized, among other things, by high durability, heat resistance, dimensional stability, good fire properties and excellent electrical insulation properties. In contrast to thermoplastics, however, recycling is limited due to the cross-linking. This is a disadvantage in […]
In Germany, MAN Energy Solutions launched the €15 million AmmoniaMot 2 project, a research initiative aimed at developing a four-stroke, medium-speed ammonia-powered engine for maritime use. Building on the success of the initial AmmoniaMot project, this new phase seeks to enhance ammonia combustion technologies for shipping, supported by Germany’s Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and the Port of Shanghai have signed at a forum in Shanghai a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a green shipping corridor. Together with shipping giant COSCO Shipping Lines and the Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG), the Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission (SMTC) and […]
In Germany, European Coatings reported that the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis (LIKAT) and Henkel produced new synthetic building blocks for innovative, bio-based adhesives that can be de-adhered on the basis of carbohydrates and vegetable oils. The report noted that such reversible bonds would greatly enhance the ease of repair and recyclability of electronic products or […]
