Ports & Infrastructure
China’s first domestic ammonia bunkering operation completed
China Shipping & Sinopec Suppliers, a bunker trading company backed by Sinopec and COSCO Shipping, has completed China’s first-ever ammonia bunkering operation.
Zinus welcomes $4 million investment to boost shore power solutions
Singapore’s Eastern Pacific Shipping Ventures (EPS Ventures) and Norwegian state-owned Nysnø Climate Investments have become shareholders in shore power solutions provider Zinus through joint investment.
Wireless EV charging provider InductEV joins Zero Emissions Port Alliance
U.S. wireless EV charging provider InductEV has joined the Zero Emissions Port Alliance (ZEPA), an industry-wide strategic coalition aiming to accelerate port decarbonization by making battery-electric container handling equipment (BE-CHE) affordable and accessible.
Readers’ choice: Offshore Energy’s most-read news of 2024
With increasing coverage of global energy transition efforts, but also energy security worries, keeping up with everything can be a challenge. To celebrate the year gone by, the Offshore Energy editorial team brings you the most-read stories on the site that defined the journey throughout 2024. $30
PSA Singapore sets record container throughput
On 24 December, Singaporean port operator PSA Singapore (PSA) reached a significant milestone, having handled over 40 million TEUs in 2024.
New York unpacks new zero-emission by 2040 vision for port operations
The New York City Council has introduced a new bill that calls for a feasibility study of zero-emission port operations by 2040, environmental organization Pacific Environment revealed. As disclosed, the feasibility study comprises all aspects of port transportation, maintenance, loading and unloadi
North Ammonia advances plans for green ammonia plant at Fjord Base
Norwegian green energy provider North Ammonia has partnered with compatriot Fjord Base Holding to develop a green ammonia production facility at Fjord Base in Florø.
COSCO, SIPG take a 20% stake in Chinese logistics player SAIC Anji
Chinese state-owned transportation service conglomerate COSCO SHIPPING Group and terminal operator Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) have invested in SAIC Anji Logistics, a logistics unit owned by Shanghai-based SAIC Motor Corp, each obtaining 10% of the company’s shares.
Monjasa gearing up to introduce LNG bunkering operations in UAE
Marine fuels supplier Monjasa has chartered its first dedicated LNG bunker vessel which is expected to be deployed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in January 2025.
CMA CGM to develop zero-emission barge for Vietnam operations
French shipping colossal CMA CGM is set to build a new zero-emission inland waterway transport solution in Vietnam, featuring a 100% battery-powered electric barge and the necessary charging infrastructure that will drive its energy from a new solar farm at the deep-sea terminal of Gemalink. Accordi
Port of Hamburg gets its ‘first’ remote-controlled container gantry cranes
Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) has received three new highly automated container gantry cranes, the first of their kind at Germany’s Port of Hamburg.
EBRD invests up to €65M to support Moroccan port expansion, sustainability
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has decided to invest in Morocco’s maritime sector with a loan of up to MAD 690 million (equivalent to €65 million) to local port operator Marsa Maroc.
Zeebrugge to get its first shore power facilities for cruise ships
Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will introduce shore power facilities for cruise ships in Zweedse Kai, Zeebrugge, Belgium, allowing the switch to green electricity from the high-voltage grid at the quay.
Port of Long Beach eyes battery energy storage system at Pier S
Californian Port of Long Beach has released a draft study examining a 70-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) proposed by Pier S Energy Storage LLC.