Ports & Infrastructure
Enap and SAAM’s electric tug aces sea trials before traveling to Chile
Latin America’s first electric tug, which will operate in Chile under an agreement between state-owned company Empresa Nacional del Petróleo (Enap) and harbor towage services provider SAAM, is wrapping up sea trials at Sanmar shipyard’s vicinity in Tuzla Bay, Istanbul.
‘World’s first’ hydrogen shore power demo presented at Port of Leith
A Scottish consortium has showcased the “world’s first” green hydrogen shore demonstration project at the Port of Leith.
Arrival of dual-fuel methanol CMA CGM Iron marks new era for Khalifa Port
CMA CGM Iron made a historic call yesterday at CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, becoming the first dual-fuel methanol container vessel to visit Abu Dhabi.
Port of Vancouver hosts Canada’s ‘inaugural’ LNG bunkering for a boxship
Seaspan Energy, a Canada-based shipowner, has conducted what is hailed as the country’s ‘first’ ship-to-ship (STS) liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation for a container vessel at the Port of Vancouver. The operation was reportedly performed in English Bay on March 9, 2025, by the 7,600 cbm
EverWind orders low-emission tugboats from Damen to support green fuels hub
EverWind Fuels, a North American developer of a green fuels hub, has revealed plans to invest around $50 million in three new lower-emission tugboats to be launched in the Strait of Canso, enhancing sustainability, improving infrastructure, and supporting green shipping corridors in Nova Scotia.
Port of Hamburg gearing up to deploy new eco-friendly pilot vessel
Germany’s Port of Hamburg has welcomed its first of two new eco-friendly pilot ships, making a contribution to its goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2040.
Container terminal in Hamburg to become digital test field
Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA)’s Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) has received funding to establish a 5G network on its site as part of the “DigiTest” initiative from the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV).
Port of Tyne invests in UK’s first fully electric foiling pilot vessel
UK’s Port of Tyne has purchased the country’s first fully electric foiling pilot vessel in line with the Government’s Maritime 2050 strategy, reinforcing the port’s “commitment to innovation, sustainability, and a cleaner future for the maritime sector”.
Port of Newcastle strengthens ties with MHI to advance Clean Energy Precinct project
Australia’s Port of Newcastle has signed a formal advisory agreement with Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) to advance its Clean Energy Precinct (CEP) project.
Brazil and Norway unveil green shipping corridor plan
Brazil and Norway have decided to establish a green shipping corridor between the two countries in an effort to contribute to zero-carbon emissions in maritime transport.
Baleària, Axpo: First bioLNG operations completed at Enagás terminals
Spanish ferry operator Baleària and compatriot renewable energy supplier Axpo Iberia have wrapped up the first bioLNG bunkering operations at the two Enagás terminals in Huelva and Barcelona.
Singapore introduces new standard to ramp up methanol bunkering and support maritime transition
Singapore has launched a new standard for methanol bunkering, marking an important step towards enabling methanol bunkering at scale and cementing its position as a sustainable, multi-fuel bunkering hub.
CMA CGM plans to pour $20 billion into US maritime sector in next four years
French shipping and logistics major CMA CGM has decided to invest $20 billion over the next four years to strengthen the U.S. maritime transport and logistics, boosting the maritime economy and fostering shipbuilding capabilities.
Höegh Evi and North Ammonia join forces to set up clean ammonia supply chain
Norwegian companies North Ammonia and Höegh Evi have signed an agreement to explore a clean ammonia supply chain from Norway to Europe.