Ports & Infrastructure
Hamburg and Shanghai ports to create green shipping corridor
Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and the Port of Shanghai have signed at a forum in Shanghai a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a green shipping corridor.
MPA, IRENA join forces on energy transition in maritime and port sectors
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating the energy transition of global maritime and port sectors.
Biden-Harris administration awards grants to back cleaner technologies for marine vessels
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded funding to incentivize and accelerate the upgrade or retirement of older diesel engines to cleaner and zero-emission solutions for marine vessels.
With funding boost under the belt, Stena Line and partners evaluating first UK-Ireland green shipping route
Backed by recently secured funding, the Green Corridor initiative is commencing a study to assess the feasibility of establishing a zero-emission shipping route between ports of Holyhead and Dublin. If established, it will be the first green route to operate between the UK and Ireland. The Green Cor
Saudi, Hamburg port authorities partner up on innovations in port sector
Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani), Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), and HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to propel innovations in port operations, port development, and workforce capacity building.
South Korea’s Busan Port hosts its first LNG-powered cruise ship
Following the expansion of the LNG fuel supply structure, South Korea’s Busan Port has hosted the first LNG-powered cruise ship – the 2023-built Silver Nova owned by Monaco-based Silversea Cruises. The 54,000-ton LNG-fueled Silver Nova, which was built by German shipbuilder Meyer Werft as the first
Port-La Nouvelle poised to become ‘a key hub’ for green hydrogen and CO2
A consortium of partners is looking to establish an essential hub for low-carbon hydrogen and CO2 management in the Mediterranean within Port-La Nouvelle.
Port of Newcastle’s Clean Energy Precinct project gains ground
Port of Newcastle’s Clean Energy Precinct (CEP) project has reached a development milestone, with the signing of agreements for front-end engineering designs (FEED) and environmental impact statements (EIS).
UK backs green shipping corridor projects with fresh funding
The UK Government has decided to award funds for new green shipping corridor projects that could boost the use of sustainable fuels, secure more green jobs, and advance environmentally friendly travel within Europe.
Yinson GreenTech and WSS to set up charging infrastructure for Singapore’s first all-electric cargo ship
Green technology solutions provider Yinson GreenTech (YGT) and maritime services provider Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) have signed an agreement to build a charging infrastructure for Singapore’s first fully electric cargo vessel, Hydromover. As disclosed, the charging infrastructure for the 18.5-m
MT Group to build hydrogen production and refueling station at Port of Klaipeda
MT Group has signed a contract with the Klaipeda State Seaport Authority to build a green hydrogen production and refueling station in the Port of Klaipeda.
DP World to scale up London Gateway with £1bn investment, bolstering UK trade capacity
UAE-based logistics titan DP World is set to invest £1 billion (approximately $1.3 billion) in expanding the London Gateway facility, with the aim of increasing the terminal’s capacity and enhancing the UK’s international trade resilience. As informed, the investment will see the addition of two new
MPA seeks design proposals for Singapore’s new electric patrol craft
In an effort to decarbonize and digitalize maritime operations, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has issued an expression of interest (EOI) for design and development proposals for its electric patrol craft.
Int’l port stakeholders ink declaration to decarbonize shipping
International port stakeholders gathered last week in Hamburg and signed a declaration on the decarbonization of global shipping.