Singapore: Port operator PSA Singapore Terminals is developing automated guided vehicle (AGV) prototypes for 24 hours operation of future container terminals to transport containers between the quay and the container yard without human drivers.

Tokyo: Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) and two NYK group companies, Monohakobi Technology Institute (MTI) and NYK-Hinode Line, have confirmed a 6% reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions on its air-lubrication technology tested on containerships.

Seoul: Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) will supply 18 gas emission reduction systems for three drillships ordered by Rowan.

Seoul: Korean Register (KR) has become the first Asian body to accredited as a verification body by the Clean Shipping Index.