Ports & Infrastructure
EU-UK set course for deeper cooperation on maritime safety, CCS, hydrogen
The European Commission and the UK have reached a Common Understanding that outlines a renewed agenda for cooperation, with a focus on maritime security and safety, as well as new energy technologies such as hydrogen and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), among other things. In view of
Port of Rotterdam and EDGE looking into future-proof liquid hydrogen infrastructure
The Dutch Port of Rotterdam Authority has joined forces with Norwegian maritime player EDGE Navigation to work on the development of a future-proof liquid hydrogen (LH2) infrastructure for the maritime sector.
Wilson Sons achieves 80% emission cut via renewable energy
Brazilian shipping player Wilson Sons has marked a new decarbonization milestone, having managed to slash greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at its Rio Grande Container Terminal using 100% renewable energy. As disclosed, Wilson Sons’ effort was recognized via an International Renewable Energy Certificat
Seychelles Ports Authority and RISE Sweden team up to green Port of Victoria
The Seychelles Ports Authority (SPA) and RISE Research Institutes of Sweden have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaboratively advance the greening of the Port of Victoria.
Newfoundland and Port of Amsterdam partner to explore green hydrogen supply chains
Canada’s province of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Port of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore green hydrogen supply chains.
With final permits in place, Galveston LNG Bunker Port gears up for 2027 launch
Galveston LNG Bunker Port (GLBP), a joint venture (JV) between Seapath and Pilot LNG, is set to progress toward a final investment decision (FID), having received necessary construction authorizations from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Coast Guard.
Van Oord’s Boreas powered with methanol in first ship-to-ship bunkering in Amsterdam port
The Port of Amsterdam has hosted its first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering operation, supplying Boreas, the new offshore installation vessel from the Dutch offshore construction company Van Oord, with green methanol.
Port of Antwerp-Bruges commissions Europe’s first fully electric tugboat
Belgium’s Port of Antwerp-Bruges has launched the Volta 1, also known as Europe’s first fully electric tugboat.
Cargill-Hafnia joint venture is up and running
Seascale Energy, a joint venture between Cargill Ocean Transportation and Hafnia dedicated to marine fuel procurement services, has officially commenced operations.
Boskalis vessels ‘spot hunting’ to clear the way for new LNG terminal
Boskalis has deployed a set of dredgers and other vessels from its fleet in the Middle East to lay the groundwork for the creation of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in the port of Sohar, bringing Oman closer to turning its dreams of housing the first LNG bunkering hub in the Middle East
With ‘strong market interest’, VTTI advances Amplifhy project to the next phase
Following the request for expression of interest, the Dutch energy infrastructure firm VTTI is taking its Amplifhy project, which includes the development of ammonia import terminals and cracking facilities in Rotterdam and Antwerp, to the next phase of its open season.
Port of Gothenburg hosts Swedish-produced biomethane bunkering pilot
Swedish Port of Gothenburg has hosted bunkering of domestically produced liquefied biomethane to a tanker as it strives to become Scandinavia’s primary alternative fuels bunkering hub.
Port of Santos, North Sea Port eye green shipping corridor
Brazil’s Santos Port Authority (APS) and the Dutch-Belgian North Sea Port have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on decarbonization-oriented initiatives.
Flotte Hamburg christens two hybrid police boats
Flotte Hamburg has christened two hybrid police boats, ‘Bürgermeister Brauer’ and ‘Bürgermeister Weichmann.’