Ports & Infrastructure
ESPO study: European ports in need of €80 billion investment by 2034
European ports will need multi-billion euro investments in the next decade in order to be fit for the future, a new study found.
Stockholm Norvik Port could become central logistics node for captured CO2 in East Sweden, study finds
By establishing a logistics node for captured carbon dioxide at Stockholm Norvik Port, it is possible to create an efficient and sustainable transport chain for carbon dioxide from several potential emitters in East Sweden.
Hydrogen-based technology to support North American Port of Long Beach
In the presence of Long Beach officials, Toyota Motor North America and FuelCell Energy have opened the system to generate renewable hydrogen, electricity and water to support operations at Toyota’s largest port facility in North America.
Port of Rotterdam: 10% decrease in CO2 emissions in 2023
In 2023, CO2 emissions in the port decreased by 2.2 Mton (10%) compared to 2022, the Port of Rotterdam Authority revealed.
Ahead of European elections, seaports unveil top 9 priorities
In view of the upcoming EU elections in June, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) — which represents over 98% of the seaports of the European Union — has set its priorities for the next five years with a strong focus on energy transition.
Sohar Port to invest $1.6 billion in LNG bunkering project
Sohar Port and Freezone has signed a sub-usufruct agreement with Marsa Liquefied Natural Gas, a joint venture between Total Energies EP Oman Development and OQ, for the development of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) liquefaction plant in the port.
Peninsula’s chemical tanker to supply biofuel in Port of Barcelona
Marine fuel supplier Peninsula has added an IMO II chemical tanker to supply biofuel in the Port of Barcelona.
European Parliament okays revised TEN-T to accelerate industrial decarbonization
The European Parliament has taken a significant step towards incentivizing a robust CO2 transport infrastructure as it approved the regulation on the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T).
UK backs AI and smart shipping solutions with fresh funding
The UK Government has launched the Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund to drive maritime innovation and harness the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) to boost the productivity of the maritime sector.
New agreements to solidify Spain and Netherlands’ hydrogen connection
Port of Amsterdam, together with international partners, has signed two agreements on green hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives. Additionally, Evos signed an MoU with Cepsa to explore hydrogen export out of the south of Spain to Amsterdam.
Ulsan Port Authority, Pacific Environment join forces to decarbonize ports
South Korea’s Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Pacific Environment (PE), an international environmental organization, to accelerate the transformation of shipping ports into eco-friendly ones.
New report unveils strategies for ports to become first movers in providing green methanol, ammonia
The Global Maritime Forum and RMI (founded as the Rocky Mountain Institute), under Mission Innovation’s umbrella, have released a report outlining strategies for ports to become first movers in providing green methanol and ammonia bunkering.
Hapag-Lloyd joins Singapore-Rotterdam green shipping corridor initiative
German shipowner Hapag-Lloyd, the world’s fifth-largest liner shipping company, has joined the Singapore-Rotterdam green and digital shipping corridor (GDSC) initiative established by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Port of Rotterdam.
Singapore remains world’s top maritime city, report says
Singapore has retained its position as the leading maritime city in the world, followed by Rotterdam and London, according to the 2024 Leading Maritime Cities (LMC) report.