Truck of the Future: 5 takeaways from a CERAWeek discussion

HOUSTON — The roughly 9,000 attendees at the CERAWeek energy conference had a multitude of presentations about transitioning to new forms of energy and away from hydrocarbons. But only one focused on the future of trucking.

Three executives from diverse trucking industry backgrounds answered questions from Greg Genette of S&P Global Mobility at a panel titled “Truck of the Future.” S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) is the producer of CERAWeek.

Here are some key points from the roughly half-hour discussion.

—...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/truck-of-the-future-5-takeaways-from-a-ceraweek-discussion

Stena RoRo orders E-Flexer for Corsica Linea

Corsica Linea E-Flexer

Stena RoRo has ordered what will be the first of its E-Flexer RoPax vessels to operate in the Mediterranean region. Set for delivery from Chinese shipbuilder CMI Jinling (Weihai) in the first quarter of 2026, it will operate for Corsica Linea between Marseille and Corsica.

The 203 meters long by 27.8 meters beam E-Flexer series are larger than today’s standard RoPax ferries. Each ship is tailored to the customers’ needs, both commercially and technically. This latest vessel, for Corsica Linea,...

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/shipping/stena-roro-orders-e-flexer-for-corsica-linea/

Finnlines wraps up 500-million newbuilding program with delivery of 2nd hybrid Superstar RoPax

Finnish shipping company Finnlines has taken delivery of Finncanopus, the second of two Superstar-series freight-passenger […]

The post Finnlines wraps up 500-million newbuilding program with delivery of 2nd hybrid Superstar RoPax appeared first on Offshore Energy.

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/finnlines-wraps-up-500-million-newbuilding-program-with-delivery-of-2nd-hybrid-superstar-ropax/

L-ion battery explosion in hand-held radio causes $3 million tanker fire

L-ion battery explosion sequence

The thermal runaway of a cell within a handheld radio’s lithium-ion battery led to a fire on the 106,000 dwt Liberian-flagged oil tanker S-Trust last year resulted in $3 million in damage to the vessel, the National Transportation Safety Board says.

The S-Trust was docked at the Genesis Port Allen Terminal in Baton Rouge, La., on Nov. 13, 2022, when a fire started on the bridge. The fire was caused by one of the cells in a lithium-ion battery for an ultra-high-frequency handheld radio exploding....

https://www.marinelog.com/legal/safety-and-security/l-ion-battery-explosion-in-hand-held-radio-causes-3-million-tanker-fire/

Join Our Newsletter
Enter your email to receive a weekly round-up of shipping news.
icon