Bremerhaven's First Car Carrier Shore Power: Bremerhaven achieves Europe's first shore power connection for a car carrier with the Lake Shirasagi. The Wallenius Wilhelmsen PCTC underwent integration testing before connecting to the new OPS system. The port has pre-emptive agreements with multiple shipping companies, including Höegh and MSC, for future use. READ MORE

EIB Funds Cabo Verde's Sustainable Ports: EIB Global signs a €34 million EU grant to support sustainable port infrastructure in Cabo Verde. The grant complements €114 million in earlier EIB financing for a total €148 million concessional package. Projects include expanding Porto Grande in Mindelo, adding shore power, and modernizing the CABNAVE shipyard. READ MORE

Port Newark Orders 20 Hybrid Straddle Carriers: Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT) orders 20 hybrid Konecranes Noell straddle carriers. The eco-efficient hybrid drives combine diesel gensets with rechargeable batteries to cut fuel use and emissions. This repeat order follows PNCT's purchase of 15 hybrid units in Q4 2024, with delivery scheduled for Q4 2026. READ MORE

Rotterdam's Carbonbid Funds 8 Projects: Rotterdam Port Authority's Carbonbid tender selects 8 projects to cut emissions by 575,000 tonnes of CO2e. The €3.5 million, 4-year fund will pay an average of €6 per tonne of CO2e avoided for diverse initiatives. Winning projects include electric AGVs at ECT, electric reach stackers at Steinweg, and mobile shore power. READ MORE

Yucatán Orders Electric Mega Cranes: APM Terminals Yucatán orders two Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 mobile harbor cranes for Progreso Port. The cranes will be equipped for fully electric operation using external shore power when available. As the primary container gateway for Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, this upgrade supports capacity and decarbonization. READ MORE

Adriatic Gate Deploys Hybrid RTGs: Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT) deploys two new hybrid rubber-tired gantry cranes at Rijeka Port. The $20 million infrastructure upgrade aims to cut fuel consumption by up to 30% amid record cargo volumes. The hybrid RTGs follow the arrival of two super post-Panamax quay cranes, boosting terminal capacity. READ MORE

TT Club Urges Careful OPS Planning: TT Club warns that a successful transition to onshore power supply requires careful planning and risk assessment. With EU Regulation 2023/1804 mandating OPS from 2030, European ports are lagging in installation rates. High upfront costs and complex grid upgrades necessitate thorough technical and safety assessments now. READ MORE

Norway Orders Electric Coastal Cargo Ship: K. Sætre Rederi orders a fully electric 70-meter cargo vessel from Dutch shipyard Royal Bodewes. The ship will feature a 13.3 MWh battery system for a 270+ nautical mile range, transporting steel for 7 Steel Nordic. Smart energy management and an efficient hull design will minimize energy consumption for coastal operations. READ MORE

Remontowa to Build Hybrid Ferry for Torghatten: Remontowa Shipbuilding wins a contract to build a hybrid-powered ferry for Norwegian operator Torghatten Midt. The double-ended ferry will carry 249 passengers, 85 cars, and 6 lorries in the Dønna and Herøy fjord region. Initially equipped with a small battery pack and biodiesel generators, it is designed for future full electrification. READ MORE

Voltari Opens Florida E-Boat Shipyard: Canadian electric boat manufacturer Voltari Electric Inc. will open a U.S. shipyard in Panama City, Florida. The $38 million investment will create 285 jobs and serve as the company's U.S. HQ and R&D center. Voltari manufactures electric boats with carbon fiber hulls and will transform the historic Queen Craft Shipyard. READ MORE

Hanwha Vice Chairman Calls for Ecosystem: Hanwha Group Vice Chairman Kim Dong-Kwan outlines a vision for a "carbon-free marine ecosystem." In a Davos Forum article, he emphasizes electric vessels, ESS, port charging, and clean energy supply. He announces Hanwha is discussing a European pilot project to provide ESS and ship charging using clean energy. READ MORE

Fleetzero Raises $43M for Electrification: Marine propulsion company Fleetzero raises $43 million in Series A funding led by Obvious Ventures. The capital will scale production of its Leviathan hybrid/electric propulsion platform at a new Houston facility. The facility aims for an initial output of 300 MWh of marine energy storage systems annually. Maersk Growth participated in the round, seeing electrification as important for Maersk's net-zero journey. READ MORE

ABS & Fleetzero Advance Battery Containers: ABS and Fleetzero sign an MOU to explore technical requirements for containerized marine battery systems. The collaboration will focus on designs, testing mechanisms, and quality control to ensure safety. The goal is to overcome barriers to deployment, particularly energy density and safety challenges. READ MORE

Cavotec CEO on Profitable Sustainability: Cavotec CEO David Pagels discusses the future of ports, emphasizing "profitable sustainability." He argues that while AI will add value, electrification and hardware innovation remain the primary differentiators. Cavotec sees high market activity in Europe due to FuelEU regulations and growing interest in India and Asia. READ MORE

EV Maritime Electrifies Fast Ferries: EV Maritime focuses on the technical challenge of electrifying high-speed ferries, where battery weight is critical.
The firm designed Auckland Transport's AT1, a carbon fiber ferry with a 1,075 kWh battery and 30+ knot speed. The company is also designing a plug-in hybrid catamaran for California's Angel Island-Tiburon Ferry Co. READ MORE

WEF on Zero-Emission Shipping Ecosystem: A World Economic Forum article outlines requirements for a financially sustainable zero-emission shipping ecosystem. Key elements include clean propulsion, safe energy storage, retrofits, port charging, clean energy, and public-private collaboration. The electric ship market is projected to grow from $4.85 billion in 2025 to $18.39 billion by 2032.
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