Ports & Infrastructure
TotalEnergies breaks ground on Middle East’s first LNG bunkering hub
French energy giant TotalEnergies and Oman’s OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP) have kicked off construction of the Marsa LNG plant in the port of Sohar, taking the next step toward establishing the Middle East’s first LNG bunkering hub.
Next decade pivotal for defining role of nuclear power in maritime industry, study says
The next decade will be crucial for determining the role of nuclear power in the maritime industry. While holding the potential to significantly contribute to the decarbonization of shipping and port operations, nuclear power still needs a comprehensive and secure framework to be implemented, accord
India and Netherlands set the wheels in motion for green maritime corridor
India and the Netherlands have laid the groundwork for setting up a green and digital maritime corridor between the Port of Rotterdam and Indian ports.
CMA CGM welcomes first boxship flying Indian flag at Nhava Sheva container terminal
French shipping and logistics company CMA CGM Group has welcomed the arrival of CMA CGM Vitoria, the first Indian-flagged containership registered by a major foreign carrier, at Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal (NSFT).
Norled orders onshore charging stations for battery-hybrid ferries
Norled has contracted Norwegian Electric Systems (NES) to deliver three onshore charging stations for its battery-hybrid ferries at three ports in northern Norway.
Waterfront electrification: Port of Seattle unpacks new clean energy vision
The Port of Seattle has unveiled a new clean energy strategy aimed at gauging the power infrastructure investments and initiatives needed to support the electrification of vessels, equipment, buildings and vehicles owned by the port. As disclosed, the Seattle Waterfront Clean Energy Strategy (SWCES)
Port of Rotterdam and Vast looking into electrification of oil tankers
The Port of Rotterdam, one of Europe’s major energy hubs, has partnered with Brazilian Vast Infraestrutura, a Prumo Group company providing oil transshipment services, to study the electrification of oil tankers at berth globally.
Hinicio advocates for port-led hydrogen growth in Latin America and the Caribbean
Hinicio, a Belgium-based consulting firm specializing in hydrogen and its derivatives, has outlined a series of recommendations aimed at supporting ports in Latin America and the Caribbean to play a central role in climate action and in advancing the hydrogen economy across the region.
Trump administration takes action to impose port tariffs on Chinese ships
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has laid out plans to introduce fees on Chinese ships calling American ports.
Port Everglades receives first LNG-powered cargo ship
U.S. Broward County’s (Florida) Port Everglades has welcomed its first cargo ship fueled by liquified natural gas (LNG).
US startup to deliver electric tugboat to Port of Los Angeles
In a race to reach zero emissions by 2030, the Port of Los Angeles, dubbed the busiest port in the U.S., is poised to get an electric tugboat, which could deliver operators up to 50% savings compared to diesel vessels.
New partnership looking to decarbonize Indonesia’s maritime sector with hydrogen solutions
PT HDF Energy Indonesia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation, PT PLN (Persero) and PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) to explore decarbonizing Indonesia’s maritime sector using locally produced green hydrogen.
‘World’s first’ liquid hydrogen corridor to link Oman, the Netherlands and Germany
A joint development agreement (JDA) has been signed to establish the “world’s first” liquid hydrogen corridor, connecting Oman, the Netherlands and Germany.
AD Ports hosts its first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering at Khalifa Port
Looking to accelerate the shift to alternative marine fuels, UAE-based port operator AD Ports Group has hosted its inaugural ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation at its flagship deep-water Khalifa Port.