Ports & Infrastructure
Big plans for Moroccan port sector as MSC invests in new terminal
Following its French counterpart CMA CGM, Swiss shipping and logistics giant MSC has also decided to invest in the development of a container terminal at Nador West Med port in Morocco.
Ghana commits to greener shipping in ‘defining moment’ for national maritime sector
Ghana initiated work to develop a national action plan (NAP) to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping.
Port of Charleston welcomes largest vessel to date
South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) has welcomed the eco-friendly containership OOCL Iris to the Wando Welch terminal, setting a new record for the largest vessel to call the Port of Charleston, at 16,828 TEUs.
HARPOONERS consortium to boost ship electrification via onboard ESS
Thirteen members of the HARPOONERS consortium intend to develop an onboard energy storage system that will reduce CO2 emissions.
Interview with Madoqua: Clear regulations needed to kick-start green fuels bonanza
Offshore Energy spoke with Madoqua’s Chief Commercial Officer, Marloes Ras, about the current challenges and opportunities that could drive forward the adoption of green fuels in the maritime industry.
Port of Emden gets its first container wind turbine
Niedersachsen Ports, an operator of state-owned ports in Lower Saxony, Germany, has unveiled the first container wind turbine to be operated in the Port of Emden.
Konecranes to deliver hybrid and electric cranes to ports in Spain and Belgium
Finnish crane manufacturer Konecranes has bagged an order for four hybrid rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes equipped with ‘smart’ features and four all-electric mobile harbor cranes fitted with remote condition monitoring and predictive services. As disclosed, Spain’s logistics service provider and p
Jaxport nears halfway mark in $60M berth enhancement project
Contractors for Florida’s largest container port Jacksonville Port Authority (Jaxport) have wrapped up a year-long multi-million dollar construction project to expand the vehicle Berth 22 at the Blount Island Marine Terminal. According to Jaxport, the berth is the first of two projects in a $60 mill
Canada commits $25M to green shipping along British Columbia coastline
The Government of Canada is advancing green shipping initiatives along British Columbia’s coastline with up to C$35.5 million (circa $24.8 million) in funding to support three projects investing in clean technology and port infrastructure. As disclosed, the funding will be provided under Canada’s Gr
NH3 Clean Energy and Pilbara Ports forge ammonia export ties
NH3 Clean Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Pilbara Ports Authority exploring the options for the loading and export of 600,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) of clean ammonia from its flagship WAH2 clean ammonia project.
Net-zero quest: South Korea, Australia to create green shipping corridor
South Korea and Australia have decided to establish a green shipping corridor to support international shipping’s zero-emission goals and create an environment for eco-friendly fuel supply.
BAC RE, TLP Terminal and Dovechem join forces on new biofuel hub at Tanjung Langsat Port
Malaysia’s biofuel producer BAC Renewable Energy (BAC RE) has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with compatriot terminal operator TLP Terminal and Singapore-based bulk liquid storage services provider Dovechem Group to develop a bio-LNG and biomethanol hub.
Klaipėda Port kicks off quay electrification project
The Port of Klaipėda in Lithuania has begun installing the required infrastructure to supply electricity to moored vessels, a move expected to ‘significantly’ cut down on harmful emissions and noise pollution in the area. As disclosed, this endeavor involves the construction of three stations that w
AD Ports, CMA CGM to develop, operate multipurpose terminal in Congo
The UAE-based terminal operator AD Ports Group has signed a shareholders’ agreement with French shipping and logistics major CMA CGM Group, through its subsidiary CMA Terminals, to jointly develop, manage and operate the New East Mole multipurpose terminal in Pointe Noire, Congo-Brazzaville.