Japan-based trading company Itochu Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with global engineering and construction contractor Orascom Construction on the development of ammonia bunkering in the Suez Canal, Egypt. Orascom Construction has extensive experience in the energy transit
Singapore’s port operator PSA Singapore (PSA) and compatriot shipping company Pacific International Lines (PIL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop sustainable solutions to cut carbon emissions and optimize maritime efficiency. The duo plans to work on developing a set
C2X, a recently established company backed by A.P. Moller Holding as majority owner and A.P. Moller – Maersk as minority owner, has concluded the first phase to secure the concession for a large site for green methanol production with the port of Huelva in Spain. After signing a framework agreement
Japanese company Mitsui & Co. has signed an agreement with the Fukui prefectural government and Hokuriku Electric Power Company to conduct a joint feasibility study on the development of a hydrogen and ammonia supply chain using floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) in the port of Tsuruga.
The innovation hubs of the Port of Hamburg, the Port of Halifax and the Port of Valencia have announced that they are in talks about the creation of a global network of port innovation hubs.
The fully electric harbor tugboat, the HaiSea Wamis, has accomplished its inaugural task, completing its first-ever oil tanker escort using all electric power, and heralding a new era of eco-friendly ship escorts. The HaiSea Wamis, a pioneering vessel in HaiSea Marine’s fleet, played a pivotal role
In the maritime sector, the quest for cleaner, more efficient practices has given rise to the electrification of ports and container handling equipment. Why, you might ask? The answer is clear, for electrification offers a trifecta of advantages that places it at the forefront of a green revolution:
The global fleet of 100,000-120,000 container handling equipment (CHE) is responsible for 10-15 million tonnes of carbon dioxide per annum, the equivalent of the annual emissions of Slovenia in 2020. Electrification of port operations through battery-electric CHE holds the key to a net zero future,
The carbon capture and storage (CCS) business has been facing strong headwinds on its journey to becoming a feasible lever for hard-to-abate sectors to decarbonize. The role of carbon capture is increasingly gaining prominence as governments come to realize that renewable energy alone cannot provide
The Port of Los Angeles and Port of Guangzhou, China, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to bolster cooperation on the development of digital supply chain infrastructure, creation of a Trans-pacific Green Shipping Corridor between the two ports, and other sustainability initiatives to reduce
Saudi developer of green hydrogen projects ACWA Power has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with GasLog, Zenith Energy Terminals, and Port of Amsterdam to explore the viability of developing a green hydrogen export corridor between its global hydrogen production sites and the port of Amster
The Port of Oakland, USA, and the Port of Yokohama, Japan have signed the Green Shipping Corridor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), paving the way to share best practices on the implementation of green initiatives to transform operations across the supply chain. The signing was part of the Port De
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) aims to transform the Port of Colombo into an eco-friendly port by 2030, with a focus on renewable energy sources, aligning with the principles of a blue ocean economy. “In this context, we are actively exploring green energy solutions, including green methanol,
Dubai-based port operator DP World has signed a 30-year concession agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) to operate and modernize the multi-purpose Dar es Salaam Port. The concession was awarded with the primary objective of optimizing the port’s operations to improve transport and logis
