Ports & Infrastructure
DP World: Carbon emissions from UAE operations down by 50%
Dubai-based port operator DP World has managed to cut carbon emissions from its UAE operations by nearly 50% this year by accessing renewably produced power from the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA).
Northern Lights, Yara seal binding CO2 transport and storage deal
Norwegian-based ammonia player Yara International has signed a binding commercial agreement with Northern Lights, a CO2 transport and storage supplying JV created by energy majors Shell, Equinor, and TotalEnergies, which is expected to pave the way for the world’s first cross-border transportation a
Port of Gävle: Tanker switches to shore power during unloading operation for the first time
In a milestone event for the maritime industry, a tanker conducted an unloading operation while connected to shore power at the Port of Gävle, Sweden.
Boskalis opens shore power facility for its vessels in Rotterdam
Dutch dredging and heavy lift company Boskalis has commissioned a large-scale shore power facility at its premises in the Waalhaven in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
EU should support entire chains, not just individual projects, in its drive toward climate neutrality
The European Union should support entire chains such as in the port industry and logistics instead of individual projects in order to drive carbon neutrality.
Fincantieri, ADSP to support development of Port of Ancona
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and the Port System Authority of the Central Adriatic Sea (ADSP) have signed a program agreement to foster the development of current infrastructure for shipbuilding at the Port of Ancona.
Sohar Port, partners form net-zero alliance to boost Oman’s carbon-neutral efforts
Sohar Port and Freezone, in collaboration with industrial tenants, has revealed the formation of SOHAR Net Zero Alliance (SNZA), an initiative dedicated to accelerating Oman’s transition towards carbon neutrality by 2050.
ZDS: German seaports are well-positioned to be carbon management hubs
German seaports believe they are well-positioned to be used as hubs for carbon management as part of the energy transition and a CO2 circular economy. However, they demand ‘a clear commitment’ from the federal government.
P&O Maritime Logistics: We are assessing a diverse array of fuels
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, it is no longer a question of whether to decarbonize, but rather how to do it effectively and strategically. The imperative to reduce carbon emissions and embrace sustainability has become an indisputable reality for businesses across industries. The focus has
ONE wraps up stake acquisition in US West Coast and Rotterdam terminals
Singapore-based container shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) has completed the acquisition of a 51% stake in TraPac LLC and Yusen Terminals LLC on the US West Coast, and a 20% stake in Rotterdam World Gateway (RWG), after clearing all regulatory hurdles. The move is being pursued as ONE wo
Danish Port of Kalundborg lifts net-zero efforts with new equipment
The Port of Kalundborg in Denmark has revealed it will electrify all cranes in its deep-water container terminal within seven months to further lift the standard of responsibility.
Tanger Med and Port Said included in EU ETS directive
The European Commission has included Tanger Med and Port Said, two pivotal transshipment hubs, in the European Union’s (EU) revamped carbon pricing regime for ships. This latest update, however, brings a marked change in the way emissions are assessed, and it extends its reach beyond EU borders, her
Study: EU must triple or quadruple installed shore power by 2030
The European Union needs to triple or quadruple its installed shore power by 2030 to meet the current ambitions of the FuelEU Maritime regulation and the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), a new study estimates.
Rotterdam backs shore power projects with fresh funding
The municipality of Rotterdam has decided to offer companies that are considering making the switch to shore-based power the opportunity to have a feasibility study carried out, of which 80% will be funded by the municipality.