Ports & Infrastructure
US unveils winners of $3 billion Clean Ports Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revealed that 55 applicants across 27 states and territories will receive nearly $3 billion through its Clean Ports Program.
CMA CGM forms JV with Marsa Maroc to invest $280M in Nador West Med terminal
CMA CGM Group inks JV deal with Marsa Maroc to equip and operate for 25 years a section of the Nador West Med container terminal.
Asyaport sets milestone as Türkiye’s first port to provide shore power to containerships
Asyaport, considered to be Türkiye’s largest container terminal today, has completed the installation of an onshore power supply (OPS), becoming “the first port in Türkiye” to offer shore power to container vessels. As disclosed, the system will provide electricity to berthed ships, which is anticip
Port of Seattle completes shore power project at all cruise berths
The Port of Seattle has completed the shore power project at Pier 66, as part of the Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy goal of electrifying all Seattle cruise berths.
Despite fewer deep-draft transits, Panama Canal sails steady
Despite the climate challenges experienced during 2023 and 2024, the Panama Canal closed FY2024 with a total revenue of 4.99 billion PAB (approximately $4.89 billion), around 209 million PAB above budget and 18 million PAB more than the previous year. Getting into the fine print: the results up clos
Gothenburg, Shanghai renew port agreement to intensify collaboration on sustainable transport
Sweden’s Port of Gothenburg and China’s Port of Shanghai have signed a renewed sister port agreement aimed at promoting and developing cooperation on growth and sustainability between the port authorities.
Canadian government invests $22 million in EverWind’s green fuels hub
North American developer of green hydrogen projects EverWind Fuels has secured $22.5 million in funding from the Canadian government to develop marine and shore-side infrastructure at its Point Tupper terminal in Nova Scotia as part of the green hydrogen and ammonia project. The funding was awarded
SF Bay Ferry secures $12 million state grant for Harbor Bay ferry route electrification
Public ferry service provider San Francisco Bay Ferry (SF Bay Ferry) has received a $12.5 million grant to set up electric vessel charging infrastructure at the Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal in Alameda as part of the Rapid Electric Emission-Free Ferry (REEF) Program. SF Bay Ferry’s REEF Program includes
Montreal Port Authority makes progress on pathway to carbon neutrality
In a bid to enhance energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint as part of broader strategy objectives, Canada’s Montreal Port Authority (MPA) has entered into a strategic partnership with SOFIAC, a local investment fund specializing in decarbonization.
Amsterdam and Den Helder ports firm up cooperation to accelerate energy transition
Port of Amsterdam and Port of Den Helder have decided to strengthen their cooperation on energy transition, offshore wind, and hydrogen through a new memorandum of understanding (MoU). The Dutch ports signed the MoU on October 23, 2024, to intensify their collaboration in the areas of commerce, oper
Ireland, Indiana eye green shipping corridor to cut emissions
A green shipping route and a new container service are envisaged between Ireland and Indiana under a newly signed memorandum of understanding (MOU).
Climate change is the first and foremost priority for European ports, report shows
Climate change has maintained its position as the foremost environmental concern for European ports, a new report found.
Japan: ‘First’ cargo handling ops using hydrogen-fueled RTG begin
First cargo handling operations using a hydrogen-fueled rubber-tired gantry (RTG) crane have begun in Japan.
Trafigura forms joint venture company with Spanish oil operator
Global commodity trading group Trafigura and oil operator Meroil S.A. have created a joint venture company that includes storage infrastructure for biofuels within the port of Barcelona. Following Trafigura’s acquisition of 50% of the shares in Meroil Tank S.L. from Meroil for an undisclosed sum, Me