The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has launched Methatug, described as “the world’s first” methanol-powered tugboat.
European ports will need multi-billion euro investments in the next decade in order to be fit for the future, a new study found.
By establishing a logistics node for captured carbon dioxide at Stockholm Norvik Port, it is possible to create an efficient and sustainable transport chain for carbon dioxide from several potential emitters in East Sweden.
In view of the upcoming EU elections in June, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) — which represents over 98% of the seaports of the European Union — has set its priorities for the next five years with a strong focus on energy transition.
The European Parliament has taken a significant step towards incentivizing a robust CO2 transport infrastructure as it approved the regulation on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).
Port of Amsterdam, together with international partners, has signed two agreements on green hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives. Additionally, Evos signed an MoU with Cepsa to explore hydrogen export out of the south of Spain to Amsterdam.
The Global Maritime Forum and RMI (founded as the Rocky Mountain Institute), under Mission Innovation’s umbrella, have released a report outlining strategies for ports to become first movers in providing green methanol and ammonia bunkering.
German shipowner Hapag-Lloyd, the world’s fifth-largest liner shipping company, has joined the Singapore-Rotterdam green and digital shipping corridor (GDSC) initiative established by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Port of Rotterdam.
Two companies signed up to demonstrate green hydrogen and circularity projects at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges as part of the innovation hub.
Provaris Energy and Global Energy Storage (GES) will develop a new gaseous hydrogen import facility at the GES terminal in the Rotterdam port.
Singapore-based independent common carrier X-Press Feeders has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with six European ports to accelerate the establishment of green shipping corridors and decarbonize the marine sector in Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea.
During its inaugural visit to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, methanol-powered containership Ane Maersk completed its first bunker operation in European waters.
Following the maiden call of Ane Maersk, the ‘world’s first’ large methanol-powered containership, in Hamburg, the Association of German Seaport Operators (ZDS) has highlighted the need for significant investments in the country’s ports to ensure a successful energy transition in Germany.
Green North Energy proposes to build green hydrogen and ammonia plants as part of BalticSeaH2 project in Finnish cities Pori and Kemi.
