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We are thrilled to announce that WALLENIUS SOL has acquired British Mann Lines.

This strategic move will enable us to offer a broader range of solutions tailored to customer needs. By combining our strengths, we will achieve increased precision and adaptability, along with enhanced local expertise and presence in our key markets.

WALLENIUS SOL, a leading shipping company with the base in the Bay of Bothnia, has acquired Mann Lines, a well-respected provider of liner RoRo and container vessel services, logistics and forwarding. The acquisition reinforces WALLENIUS SOL’s platform for growth, supporting the development of a more sustainable and digitally driven shipping and logistics industry.

“This acquisition, will among other things, result in a larger fleet and an expanded port network stretching from the Baltic countries to North West Europe,” says Elvir Dzanic, CEO, WALLENIUS SOL.

The strategic collaboration unlocks a range of benefits for both current and future customers: Wider service network: Connections with reliable partners in major hub ports extend the service range to Ireland, Spain and beyond.

Improved service reliability: The combination of our routes will enhance service capacity and regularity, ensuring you receive timely deliveries.

More options: Together, WALLENIUS SOL and Mann Lines, can offer a broader range of tailored solutions in container services, logistics and forwarding to meet your evolving needs.

Local expertise: Our teams will work closely together, bringing deeper local knowledge to ensure you receive the best service possible at all times.

Local presence: WALLENIUS SOL will welcome new offices in Estonia, Latvia, and the UK, while increasing its presence in Finland, Germany, and the Benelux.

The highly complementary routes of both companies will indeed improve service capacity and regularity. Furthermore, minimal customer overlap allows WALLENIUS SOL to add approximately 200 new clients to its existing base of business.

Bill Binks, former CEO of Mann Lines and new Vice President WS South at WALLENIUS SOL, expressed enthusiasm: “We are thrilled to embark on this journey together, as we unite our expertise and resources. Being under WALLENIUS SOL leadership will unlock new opportunities for our colleagues and customers, bringing tangible benefits to the Northern European market.”

This collaboration will also increase our ability to service customers with a state-of-the-art fleet. This includes the upcoming delivery of a new RoRo vessel, with a proven efficient design for hull and propulsion, aimed at reducing emissions.

Both companies will work closely to ensure a seamless transition for employees, customers, and partners. The brand of Mann Lines Logistics will be used to further expand the logistics services for the joint business.

“The integration of services will enhance our expertise, broaden our offerings and foster thriving partnerships. With Mann Lines Logistics’ knowledge and years of experience operating container services in Northern Europe, we are well-equipped to deliver even greater value to the industries and communities we serve,” says Elvir Dzanic.

ProMat 2025 returns to the McCornick Convention Center, Chicago on 17–20 March 2025.

On booth N7537, stow and Movu Robotics, members of stow Group, will demonstrate its leadership both in high performance racking and scalable, compact warehouse automation. The showcase will highlight how safe, scalable racking solutions combined with the Compact Scalability concept of accessible automated systems can increase efficiency and redefine flexibility in modern warehousing.

At ProMat 2025, stow Group will reaffirm its position as the most powerful supplier of High Performance Warehousing solutions, renowned for market-leading product reliability, engineering excellence, and adherence to global conformity standards. With nine state-of-the-art factories and a global footprint serving over 60 countries, stow Group continues to set the benchmark for peak performance and quality in the both racking and automation sector. stow Group with its brands stow and Movu is showcasing its extensive portfolio of manual and automated warehouse solutions perfectly designed to increase the efficiency and optimize warehouse storage space.

As a highlight of stow’s exhibition, attendees will have the opportunity to explore its portfolio of safe, scalable, and reliable racking systems through a groundbreaking Virtual Reality (VR) experience. This interactive feature offers visitors a hands-on exploration of stow’s extensive product range and enables an exciting form for the configuration of the shelving solution. It puts a special focus on: stow Mobile Pallet Racking Systems, designed to maximize storage capacity by converting static aisles into dynamic, high-density storage. These systems offer unmatched flexibility by allowing racks to move along guided rails, enabling access to specific pallets while optimizing space utilization. The systems significantly increase storage capacity, save costs by minimizing the need for additional warehouse space, enhance accessibility since individual pallets can effortlessly be retrieved with precision and speed and can tailor solutions to meet changing operational demands.

stow Atlas 1D Semi-Automated Pallet Shuttle, bridging the gap between manual and fully automated operations. The cutting-edge pallet shuttle system can be experienced live and virtually at the stow LogiMAT booth. It is designed to optimize high-density storage and retrieval operations and combines speed, precision, and reliability to streamline workflows and maximize warehouse efficiency. Visitors will have the chance to explore how the stow Atlas 1D seamlessly integrates into automated environments, delivering unparalleled performance for businesses seeking to scale their logistics operations.

Movu Compact Scalabilty is a groundbreaking approach that seamlessly combines innovative robotics, intelligent software and state-of-the-art hardware to redefine how businesses meet their fulfilment demands. Movu’s scalable solutions maximize storage capacity within the same footprint while adapting effortlessly to the customer’s needs – vertically, horizontally, and with seamless integration. This scalability offers a key advantage, enabling businesses to expand their storage and throughput capabilities without requiring major overhauls to their existing infrastructure. Movu Compact Scalability empowers businesses to grow smarter, faster, and more efficiently.

Presented in Chicago, the Movu atlas ASRS offers modular, flexible expansion, adapting to demand fluctuations, peak seasons, and business growth. Its pallet shuttle system enables cost-effective, incremental investments without major overhauls. The system scales horizontally with additional aisles and operates in temperatures from -13°F to +104°F, making it ideal for ambient and cold storage. As the industry’s leading 2D shuttle provider, Movu has deployed shuttles in over 100 projects across Europe and North America. With an integrated Lift, the system transforms into a 3D storage solution, boosting throughput and saving floor space with high-speed lifts up to 8 ft/s.

Movu also introduces the Picking Tunnel, optimizing high-density pallet storage and retrieval. This space-efficient solution enables seamless interaction between shuttles, vertical lifts, and robotic or manual picking. The autonomous Movu ifollow AMR navigates without external infrastructure, featuring advanced obstacle detection and models supporting loads up to 2,645 lbs, operating in temperatures from -13°F to +104°F.

Jos de Vuyst, CEO at stow Group, commented: “At ProMat 2025, we are excited to showcase how stow and Movu are taking High Performance Warehousing to the next level through high-quality racking solutions and accessible, scalable automation. The U.S. is a key market for stow Group, and we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that meet the demands of this dynamic region. Drawing on our extensive expertise from numerous successful projects, we look forward to sharing our knowledge and engaging with customers from across all industries at our booth.
With stow delivering dedicated racking solutions for Movu’s atlas, as well as the stow Atlas 1D, our stand represents the perfect synergy of peak performance racking and intelligent automation. This unified approach demonstrates how customers can benefit from a seamless, single point of contact—offered through our ‘one-stop shop’—to achieve truly high-performance warehousing.”

Experts from stow Group will be available to discuss how the company’s expanding international presence and strong portfolio of successfully completed projects have driven efficiency improvements for customers worldwide across diverse industries. These include logistics, automotive, e-commerce and retail sectors, all of which will be prominently represented at ProMat.

In a strategic collaboration, Servicarga SA, a member of the Project Logistics Alliance representing Panama, and Cargocorp, representing Peru and Chile in the alliance, have successfully completed a project for a client based in Baltimore, Maryland.

The project, which was discussed between Servicarga SA and the client in November 2024, required the transport of a sandblasting machine from Peru to the United States.

Servicarga SA and Cargocorp coordinated throughout the process with utmost professionalism, ensuring that the equipment was safely and efficiently handled. By the beginning of December 2024, the sandblasting machine was successfully dispatched, completing a critical step in the project.

Upon the equipment’s arrival at Port Everglades, Florida, both companies continued to support the client. The Servicarga SA and Cargocorp teams provided essential coordination for the final delivery and ensured efficient management of all processes.

The client in Maryland expressed gratitude and satisfaction with the services provided. The company’s owners personally thanked Servicarga SA and Cargocorp for their excellent execution from first contact through to the cargo’s arrival at its final destination.

This project highlights the importance of effective collaboration and expert logistics management. The partnership between Servicarga SA and Cargocorp exemplifies how members of the Project Logistics Alliance can work together to deliver comprehensive logistics solutions. Well done, Servicarga SA and Cargocorp teams.

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has acquired all shares in HPL Apollo, its perishable logistics joint venture previously co-owned with Mercury Aviation.

This strategic integration underscores the commitment Hellmann has to expanding its global footprint in the perishable market and enhancing its capacity to deliver tailored solutions to customers worldwide.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, HPL Apollo specializes in the transportation of perishable goods by air, sea, and road. The takeover of the remaining 50 percent of shares held by Mercury Aviation follows 12 years of successful collaboration between the two entities. Ivo Skorin, who has been with HPL Apollo since 2012, will continue to act as managing director of HPL Apollo, ensuring a smooth transition into Hellmann operations generating significant synergies within the company’s global network.

Hellmann has offered perishable logistics across the Americas for decades, with a solid footprint in established markets such as Peru, Mexico, Brazil, and Chile. As part of the integration of HPL Apollo the company will now be focusing on expanding its presence in the USA, where it already operates in key locations including Miami, Los Angeles, Honolulu, and San Francisco. Building on this strong foundation, Hellmann plans to enter new strategic markets such as Colombia, Ecuador, and Central America in the coming years, reinforcing its dedication to regional growth.

Jens Drewes, CEO of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, emphasized the importance of this acquisition: “We are committed to expanding internationally, with North America being a key focus in our journey.”

Peter Huwel, Regional CEO Americas, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, adds: “By acquiring HPL Apollo, we are leveraging collaborative opportunities within our global network, delivering even better solutions to our customers. At the same time, we are pleased that Ivo will continue managing the business, ensuring continuity and strengthening our unified team.”

In a significant demonstration of logistics capabilities, Blue Bell Shipping (BBS), a member of the Project Logistics Alliance representing Iraq, has successfully delivered over 150,000 cubic meters of cargo for an ongoing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) project in South Iraq.

The comprehensive logistics operation has encompassed multiple breakbulk vessel charters, hundreds of out-of-gauge flat racks, standard containers, and airfreight shipments.

Working in partnership with BBC Chartering, BBS has managed the transportation of several exceptionally large units, with the largest measuring 36 meters in length, 5 meters in width, and 5.39 meters in height, weighing 179 tons. Four additional units, each measuring 35 meters in length and weighing 150 tons, were also successfully transported.

The company’s success in handling such complex logistics challenges stems from its specialized approach to project freight forwarding. BBS maintains an in-house transport engineering department, vessel chartering desk, and cargo survey capabilities, positioning itself as a leading logistics partner for large-scale industrial projects in the region. Their services are specifically tailored to meet the demands of EPCs, oilfield operators, and drilling companies.

Recent years have marked significant growth for the BBS team, with expansion into 10 countries and the establishment of 15 offices within just two years. The company’s excellence has been recognized through consecutive wins at the Heavy Lift Awards, securing the Airfreight Solution of the Year category for two years running.

The team from BBS’s international offices, including Turkey, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Bahrain, Australia, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai, will be present at the upcoming Breakbulk Middle East Exhibition in Dubai on February 10-11, where they will be exhibiting at booth G44. They look forward to engaging with you and fellow industry professionals to explore opportunities to support project logistics needs.

At Briggs Equipment, we are incredibly proud to share the impact we made together with Air Ambulances UK last year.

Through a year of hard work, dedication, and support, our amazing people raised an incredible £125,104 — marking our largest single donation ever.

This achievement was made possible by the countless hours our people invested in planning, participating in, and supporting a range of fundraising events throughout 2024. Whether it was taking part in sponsored challenges, hosting events, or simply lending a hand where needed, the enthusiasm and commitment from everyone involved have been truly inspiring.

The cheque for £125,104 raised by Briggs Equipment for Air Ambulances UK.

Carla Yarrow, Corporate Partnerships Manager at Air Ambulances UK, said: “The amount raised will fund more than 30 lifesaving air ambulance missions. Your efforts will help ensure that specialist critical care teams across the UK can continue to deliver advanced pre-hospital care to patients with life-threatening injuries or illnesses, improving outcomes and saving lives.”

She added: “We have loved working with everyone at Briggs Equipment, and the enthusiasm and engagement have been heartwarming. This has been a fantastic partnership, and we are so grateful for the support from Air Ambulances UK and the wider Air Ambulance sector. Thank you!”

For Janet Noble, Head of Group Engineering Services Support: “2024 has been a fantastic year for the Charity Team. We are so proud to have raised £125,104 for AAUK – our biggest single donation ever. Thank you to everyone who got involved; we simply couldn’t do it without you.”

The Briggs Equipment and Air Ambulances UK charity partnership in 2024 raised £125,104.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to announce that in 2025, we’ll be partnering with Mind, the UK’s leading mental health charity. Together, we aim to raise awareness and promote mental health awareness. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we work together on this.

Let’s keep the momentum going, and let’s make an even bigger impact this year.

French construction company Sueur, based in Acq in the Hauts-de-France region, has added two Tadano AS-15MC aerial work platforms to its fleet.

Renowned for its expertise in timber construction, Sueur chose these machines to reinforce its capabilities on projects requiring reliable, versatile equipment.

These platforms were originally known as Nagano 15 TC, before Tadano acquired Nagano Industries last year and began rebranding all Nagano aerial work platforms under the Tadano name. The models ordered by Sueur are now referred to as the Tadano AS-15MC.

The Tadano AS-15MC comes as standard with a 6 ft (1.83 m) basket. For this order, Sueur decided on the optional 8 ft (2.44 m) basket, enabling two operators to work simultaneously. This feature considerably increases efficiency on site.

“This acquisition was an obvious choice for us,” explains Hervé Sueur, Managing Director of Sueur. “We’ve already had excellent experiences with the same model purchased two years ago, and we also operate an older 35-tonne all terrain crane, which is backed up by Tadano France’s customer support team when needed. The machines, and the support from Tadano France, have been outstanding. Knowing that we will continue to work with the same team for cranes and aerial work platforms is a significant advantage for us.”

The AS-15MC ‘s compact design, tracked mobility and performance over uneven terrain are essential factors in Sueur’s business. The machines are mainly used outdoors on challenging surfaces, which makes the tracked design more suitable than wheeled aerial work platforms, offering better traction and crossing capacity on soft ground.

“Sueur’s decision to expand its fleet with two Tadano AS-15MC s is testament to the quality and reliability of our equipment,” says Jean-Marie Grossmann, Business Leader for Tadano France. “It’s especially encouraging since Tadano recently entered the aerial work platform market in Europe, and deliveries of this type so quickly are a good sign. We hope to see many more Tadano aerial work platforms at work with French customers in the near future.”

The two machines have been delivered to Sueur’s factory in Acq, where they will join the company’s fleet to support its wide range of timber construction projects.

Pt. Kilang Pertamina Internasional has appointed ABL’s asset integrity management unit to further enhance asset management at the Indonesian national energy company’s Cilacap Refinery Unit IV, located in Central Java, Indonesia.

The Cilacap Refinery Unit IV (RU IV) is one of the largest oil refineries in Indonesia. It plays a critical role in meeting domestic fuel and petrochemical needs. RU IV processes crude oil into various petroleum products, including gasoline, diesel, kerosene, aviation fuel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). In addition to fuel products, RU IV produces asphalt, petrochemicals, and other byproducts essential for industrial applications.

As part of its modernisation of RU IV, Pertamina has embarked on a programme to improve the management of the refinery unit’s 85,000+ assets, and implement a maintenance master data improvement project as the initial step. The project’s primary objective is to ensure that all maintainable items are correctly identified and accurately classified, with maintenance and assurance activities fully defined and ratified for the update of Pertamina’s computerised maintenance management system (CMMS).

ABL’s scope of work for the project involves conducting a physical asset verification of the facility and updating its entire asset register. ABL will also conduct an equipment criticality assessment and SCE (safety critical elements) identification, define and assign maintenance strategies and optimise maintenance plans for all maintainable items and packages.

“Securing our first project with Pertamina’s RU IV maintenance master data improvement initiative is a significant milestone for us. We are proud to support one of Indonesia’s most vital refineries by leveraging our expertise. Using our proprietary Effio and ePAV software, ABL will assist Pertamina on its journey to enhance asset management practices, drive efficiency and ensure reliability across its RU IV facility,”

says David Heavey, ABL’s Asia Pacific regional director of asset integrity management.

ABL’s operations in Indonesia and Australia will lead the project, with support from ABL’s asset integrity management and software specialists in Aberdeen.

The project is expected to be completed in September 2025.

“This project is highly significant for us at PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Refinery Unit IV Cilacap as we are currently focused on strengthening our Asset Integrity Management System (AIMS). With the expertise and support from the ABL team, we look forward to adopting a more advanced and differentiated approach to asset management. This initiative is expected to enhance the reliability of our refinery and support the achievement of our operational targets.” says Ahmad Rifqi Anda, Maintenance Planning & Support Manager at PT. Kilang Pertamina Internasional Unit Cilacap.

TLS (Timeline Logistics Solutions) are pleased to share their successful operation involving oversized equipment from Asia to Peru.

The company handled machinery with a height of nearly five meters, delivering the cargo to an important client on-time despite facing obstacles such as an inland truckers strike.

TLS received the machinery at the Port of Callao on a 40′ FR which arrived from Asia, with precise dimensions of 4.72 (H) x 4.00 (W) meters and a weight of 19.3 tn.

These awkward dimensions required the company to unload the cargo from its container, before re-loading and securing/lashing the cargo onto a special lowboy trailer.

Due to an organised strike by inland truckers at Lima, Timeline’s machine operation team arrived late to terminal, causing a delay in delivery.

However, the cargo was successfully transported on-time across 600 kilometres, leaving the client satisfied.

DEME has been awarded two contracts1 for the transport and installation of 112 foundations at the Nordlicht 1 and 2 offshore wind farms in Germany.

Additionally, DEME also secured the contract for the scour protection at both wind farms.

The Nordlicht wind farm zone, 85 km north of Borkum in the German North Sea, comprises two sites: Nordlicht 1 (980 MW) and Nordlicht 2 (630 MW). Vattenfall is developing and building the Nordlicht cluster, with BASF as a key partner owning 49% of the projects. The wind farm zone is set to provide clean energy for 1.7 million households, as well as German industries.

While the contract remains subject to the final investment decision, Vattenfall held a signing ceremony officially allocating the various scope components to the contractors involved. The construction of Nordlicht 1 and 2 is scheduled to start in 2026. The wind farms are expected to be fully operational in 2028. DEME will install 68 foundations and scour protection at Nordlicht 1 in 2026, followed by 44 foundations and scour protection at Nordlicht 2 in the following year.

Several vessels will be deployed including DEME’s offshore installation vessel ‘Orion’, a jack-up vessel and a fallpipe vessel for the scour protection. With its high-tech motion compensated pile gripper in combination with its 5,000-ton crane, ‘Orion’ is able to install the largest foundations efficiently, even in harsh weather conditions. Orion’s unmatched offshore wind capabilities are proven by installing over 120 monopiles in the US and UK in 2024 alone.

Bas Nekeman, Business Unit Director North Europe, said: “We are very proud that Vattenfall and BASF have placed their trust in us to deliver this flagship project, which is set to play a significant role in the energy transition. We look forward to collaborating with Vattenfall and BASF, whose clear commitment to driving the transition to sustainable energy aligns well with DEME’s ongoing efforts to offer innovative solutions for the evolving energy landscape.”

Cyril Moss, Executive Project Director for Nordlicht 1 at Vattenfall: “DEME’s proven expertise in German waters and their advanced installation capabilities give us full confidence in the safe and timely completion of the Nordlicht foundations. This collaboration is key to delivering reliable, renewable energy to millions of households.”

DEME has an extensive track record in German waters, both in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. In the Baltic, DEME’s expertise includes projects such as Arcadis Ost, which marked the maiden voyage of ‘Orion’ in 2022. In the North Sea, DEME contributed to numerous projects, including Kaskasi, Merkur, Hohe See, Albatros, Godewind I and II and Borkum Riffgrund I and II.

1 The combined contracts are valued at over 300 million euro.

Additionally, the successful installation of Vattenfall’s Vesterhav project in the Danish North Sea, just a few hundred kilometers north of the Nordlicht offshore site, further underscores DEME’s capabilities to deliver major offshore wind projects.

WALLENIUS SOL have once again received the Class 5 ranking in the Clean Shipping Index (CSI), the highest classification for environmentally responsible shipping.

FOR THE SECOND consecutive year, the sister vessels Botnia Enabler and Baltic Enabler have been listed among the verified top-performing vessels, holding a Clean Shipping Index (CSI) 5 rating.

The Clean Shipping Index is an independent rating system that evaluates vessels on their environmental performance. Factors such as greenhouse gas emissions, waste management, and pollution control are assessed to promote sustainable practices in the maritime industry. Class 5 is the top grade in the index, given to vessels that meet the highest standards in emissions reduction, waste handling, and sustainable operations.

“Being one of the few RoRo vessels to achieve this high ranking within the Clean Shipping Index is a strong confirmation that we are doing the right things,” says Rebecca Tagaeus, Sustainability Manger, WALLENIUS SOL.

A top rating not only reinforces WALLENIUS SOL’s commitment to sustainable shipping but also comes with tangible benefits, such as reduced fairway dues.

“These savings allow us to reinvest in our fleet, continuously improving our environmental performance. The Class 5 ranking assures our customers that they will gain real value when choosing transport partners committed to advanced technology and energy efficiency.”

Marcel Meyer will take over the management of Rhenus Port Transport from Thomas Maassen on 1 May 2025 within the Port Logistics division.

In his current role as CFO Port Logistics, he has already actively shaped the growth course and internationalization of the division. The generational change in the Port Transport management sets the course for further growth and internationalization of Rhenus Port Logistics.

Since 2023, Marcel Meyer has been responsible for the finance department of the Port Logistics division and shares responsibility for the LBH Group, which was acquired in 2023. Before that, he held various positions within Rhenus since 2018 – at group level, he headed controlling, among other things, and built up the M&A department in its current form. The graduate economist started his career in 2008 at Deloitte and subsequently held senior positions at RWE and innogy. In his new role, Marcel Meyer reports directly to the Division Head Michael de Reese.

At the same time, Philip Tomaskowicz will take over the management of the inland navigation department within Port Transport, as the current Managing Director Dirk Gemmer will retire at the end of 2025. After his training as an economist and his studies, Philip Tomaskowicz started his career at INTRAHA Reederei-Kontor in 2005 and joined the Rhenus Group as Head of Shipping at Rhenus Partnership in 2017. In 2023, he became Managing Director of Rhenus Partnership within the inland navigation department.

As a motive for the reorganization of the Rhenus Transport management team, Michael de Reese comments: “This generational change sets strategic impulses for our further growth course. Marcel Meyer brings a high level of expertise in finance, strategy, and M&A, which is excellently complemented by Philip Tomaskowicz’s deep understanding of the industry and the market environment. I am sure that the two will significantly shape and design the future course of Rhenus. On behalf of Rhenus Port Logistics, I would like to express my gratitude to Thomas Maassen and Dirk Gemmer for their long-standing successful work and their influence, which have significantly contributed to our success and the development of the inland shipping industry.”

Marcel Meyer primarily sets this as his goal: “Not only as an industry, but also as Rhenus in Europe, we are facing a transformation. This will not only affect our own locations and our fleet, but also new technology, types of goods, and markets. While, over the last century, we have proven and will continue to prove our strength in Europe, we want to expand our business knowledge and expertise worldwide and apply it to international flows of goods.”

Thomas Maassen and Dirk Gemmer, who hold additional offices in some industry associations, committees, and investment companies in addition to their management activities, will continue to carry these for the time being.

Norsepower are pleased to announce the successful installation of one Norsepower Rotor Sail onboard the bulk carrier Yodohime (completed in February 2016), which was decided by IINO Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Yusuke Otani; hereinafter “IINO LINES”) and Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director President: Hitoshi Kanno; hereinafter “J-POWER”) manufactured by Norsepower Oy Ltd. (Head Office: Finland; CEO: Heikki Pöntynen; hereinafter “Norsepower”).

The installation work was carried out at a dockyard in December 2024, and the first voyage after the installation was successfully completed this month.

The 24m x 4m Norsepower Rotor Sail is a wind propulsion system which was installed on the forecastle deck of the vessel. It utilizes the latest AI technology to automatically control the rotation, direction, and speed of the rotor sail using real-time meteorological information, such as wind direction and wind speed, detected by sensors.

The Magnus effect generated when wind meets the rotating cylindrical sail produces a powerful thrust which, in combination with the voyage optimization system, is expected to reduce fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by approximately 6-10%.

The Central Oceans team in Indonesia and Singapore assisted with the loading of the first shipment for a windmill project in Europe, one of a total of four shipments.

They loaded the first full ship with windmill tower sections and their port captain ensured the units were safely lashed to the customers requirements.

As the world is looking to transit to cleaner energy sources, wind energy is proving to be one of the most economical electricity sources for many regions in the world. As the world works toward renewable energy, Central Oceans support the global players in wind turbine manufacturing with their effort to bring about the energy transition.