Ports & Infrastructure
Canada allocates $25.2M to support shore power and alternative fuel projects
The Government of Canada has invested up to $25.2 million for four projects, funded under the Green Shipping Corridor Program, to support both shore power and alternative fuel solutions in the maritime sector.
French energy company to work on e-methanol project on Haropa Port site
As part of the ‘West A29’ call for projects, French renewable energy company Qair has been awarded a parcel on the Haropa Port site, in Le Havre, to develop its e-methanol production project Methavert.
Ports to play part in development of green hydrogen in Africa, UNCTAD says
Ports could play a variety of roles in the hydrogen economy of Africa, such as acting as landlords by providing land for the hydrogen economy and investing in infrastructure, including pipelines, terminals and fuel stations, according to UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
ZeroNorth, Vitol launch digital bunker trial in Rotterdam to streamline marine fuel ops
Global energy and commodities trading company Vitol and Danish technology provider ZeroNorth have teamed up with the Port of Rotterdam to launch a digital bunker trial and establish “a foundation for digitalizing bunker operations in Europe’s largest bunker hub”.
APM Terminals awards electrification contract for Maasvlakte II expansion
APM Terminals has chosen a consortium comprising ABB, Dura Vermeer and GMB to provide civil works and electrification for the expansion of the Maasvlakte II (MVII) container terminal in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
MPA Singapore, SIPAC join forces on digital and green maritime innovation
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and China’s Suzhou Industrial Park Administrative Committee (SIPAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on digital and green maritime innovation.
With sustainability in mind, Port of Rotterdam sets tariffs for next 3 years
In line with its goal to become carbon-neutral by 2050, the Dutch Port of Rotterdam Authority has set the port’s tariffs for the next three years, placing special emphasis on sustainability.
New IMO projects to aid green energy transition in ports of developing nations
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has shared details of four pilot projects aimed at assisting developing countries in reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As informed, the projects were selected under the IMO CARES Global Technology Challenge. The initiatives are said to cover
With new EU funding, Northern European ports to enable shore power for boxships by 2030
Four Northern European ports have been granted EU funding for projects to reduce emissions from containerships moored at their quays.
Work starts on Portsmouth International Port’s shore power system
At Portsmouth International Port in the UK, work has started on a shore power system that will allow ships to connect to clean electric power while berthed.
TNPA looking to trial green fuels on tugboat fleet
South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a request for information (RFI) for a strategic pilot project to use green and cleaner fuels for its diesel-operated tugboat fleet. According to TNPA, this pilot project seeks to retrofit existing tugboats to utilize alternative fuel
EBDG partners with Centerline to bring methanol-fueled power barge into operation
The U.S. marine transportation company Centerline Logistics and compatriot naval architecture and marine engineering firm Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) have formed an exclusive partnership for the construction and deployment of a series of barge-based clean power solutions for ports lacking conven
Madoqua and partners unveil plans for Portugal-Netherlands-Germany green fuels corridor
Dutch-Portuguese project development company Madoqua has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Port of Sines, Port of Rotterdam, and duisport to establish a green fuels corridor connecting Portugal with the Netherlands and Germany. Backed by the Portuguese government, the parties signed th
Brunsbüttel Ports are ‘essential pillar’ for Germany’s energy supply security
Germany’s Brunsbüttel Ports is poised to play an important role in the country’s energy supply security and make a significant contribution to achieving climate goals.