Ports & Infrastructure

Japan and Singapore tie nautical knots on port-to-port MASS trials
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Japanese shipping titan Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and NYK Group’s Monohakobi Technology Institute (MTI) have joined forces to collaborate on port-to-port maritime autonomous surface ship (MASS) trials. As disclosed, the initiative was ann

Yinson GreenTech and RMS looking to advance adoption of electric vessels
Green technology solutions provider Yinson GreenTech has partnered with RMS Marine & Offshore Service to propel the adoption of electric vessels, marine electrification, and sustainable maritime solutions in Singapore.

France’s ‘largest-ever’ shore power facility completed
The commissioning of France’s largest-ever shore power solution for ships at the Port of Toulon has been completed.

Industry giants eye e-methanol bunkering and export facility in UAE
AD Ports Group, Masdar, Advario, and CMA CGM Group have signed a collaboration agreement to explore the feasibility of developing an e-methanol bunkering and export facility at Khalifa Port and KEZAD, UAE.

PSA becomes strategic partner to Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and Singaporean port operator PSA International (PSA) have entered into a five-year strategic partnership to advance collaboration on maritime decarbonisation initiatives across global port ecosystems.

MPA and Yinson GreenTech to elevate Singapore’s maritime digital twin
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with green technology solutions provider Yinson GreenTech (YGT) to advance the capabilities of the Maritime Digital Twin (MDT), a platform that models Singapore’s port environment using real-time operat

Port of Amsterdam launches shore power system for cruise ships
The Port of Amsterdam has commissioned a shore power system for cruise ships at the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA), enabling vessels to switch off onboard generators upon docking and reduce emissions and noise pollution.

ONE agrees to purchase shore power at Hamburg port
Singapore-based shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Germany’s Hamburg Port Authority have signed an agreement for the future use of shore power supply for containerships.

Copenhagen scales up shore power for cruise ships in push for green operations
A new onshore power facility at the Oceankaj cruise terminal in Copenhagen, Denmark, has been officially inaugurated, marking the next step in the maritime energy transition in Northern Europe. As disclosed, the wheels of the EU-funded ‘coordinated supply of onshore power in Baltic seaports’ project

Port of Corpus Christi reaches ‘key’ channel expansion project milestone
The Port of Corpus Christi has marked the completion of another milestone under a national infrastructure project envisioned to deliver ‘significant’ improvements at the port and, simultaneously, ‘reinforce’ the role of the United States within the energy landscape. As disclosed, under the four-phas

APM Terminals Moín launches modernization project to boost efficiency and sustainability
As part of a wider commitment to upgrade operational infrastructure and implement sustainable technologies, APM Terminals Moín in Costa Rica has launched a modernization project focused on streamlining access to the terminal.

Construction set to begin on ‘Baltic States’ first’ hydrogen station at Klaipėda Port
A construction permit has been granted for a new hydrogen production and refueling station at the Port of Klaipėda in Lithuania.

Singapore and France agree on pilot projects to support maritime decarbonization
Singapore and France have signed an enhanced maritime partnership agreement to elevate their cooperation on decarbonization, digitalization, cybersecurity, innovation, and training.

Statkraft and Clydeport agree to explore green hydrogen project at Hunterston PARC
Norwegian renewable energy supplier Statkraft and Clydeport, part of the UK’s Peel Ports Group, have exchanged an option agreement to explore the potential development of a green hydrogen facility at Clydeport’s Hunterston Port and Resource Campus (PARC) site in Scotland.