Ghent's €400M Grid for Port Electrification: Grid operator Elia invests €400 million to prepare Ghent port for surging electricity demand. A new 380/150 kV facility will increase 150 kV network capacity by 40% for industrial electrification.
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Ventspils Awards €4M Shore Power Contract: Ventspils Freeport awards a €4 million contract to equip Berth 16 with 4,000 kW shore power. The system will allow Stena Line Ro-Pax ferries to plug in, cutting emissions and noise pollution.
Funded by the EU Cohesion Fund, it's part of a three-stage electrification project for three berths. READ MORE

Taiwan's Green Port Diplomacy: Taiwan leverages its domestic green port expertise as a diplomatic tool in the Pacific. It has installed 11 shore power systems domestically and supports solar and cable projects in Palau and Tuvalu.
This niche diplomacy focuses on practical benefits where Taiwan has a comparative technological edge. READ MORE

PSA Italy Deploys e-RTGs: PSA Italy is deploying 9 new fully electric Rubber-Tired Gantry cranes across its Genoa and Venice terminals. The ZPMC-built E-RTGs are part of a broader investment to increase yard efficiency and cut emissions. The group's Italian terminals handled steady volumes, with Venice-Vecon reaching a record ~340,000 TEUs. READ MORE

Costa Toscana Tests Shore Power in La Spezia: Costa Cruises' Costa Toscana conducts a second successful shore power test at Port of La Spezia. The test validated electrical connection procedures and power supply levels for the Garibaldi Pier system. The port authority aims to have the system fully operational for the next cruise season. READ MORE

Motive Energy to Charge LA Hybrid Tugs: Motive Energy will design and deliver charging infrastructure for Curtin Maritime's hybrid-electric tug fleet. The system includes a 10 MWh battery storage (BESS) and four 1 MW high-capacity DC chargers. It represents one of the first large-scale, purpose-built marine charging deployments in the United States. READ MORE

Chinese Shipyard Builds Hybrid OSVs: Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding is constructing four battery-hybrid offshore vessels for different owners. The projects include PSVs for Capital Offshore and SEACOR Marine, and OCVs for Hea Energy. All vessels feature diesel-electric propulsion with lithium battery hybrid power and DP2 capability. The newbuilds, with deliveries scheduled for 2026, reflect growing demand for efficient offshore support. READ MORE

CATL's Electric Cargo Ship a National Benchmark: CATL's Jining 6006 pure electric cargo ship is selected as a national transportation benchmark case. The 67.6-meter vessel uses a battery-swap model with two 3,919 kWh power packs for 230 km range. It operates on the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, saving ~200 tons of fuel annually. READ MORE

MOL Invests in Singapore E-Vessel Startup: MOL's investment arm takes a stake in Singapore-based electric vessel developer Pyxis Maritime. The investment targets commercial rollout of electric harbour craft and charging infrastructure. Pyxis develops electric workboats and passenger vessels for Singapore's 2030 zero-emission harbour craft mandate. This aligns with MOL's strategy to accelerate maritime electrification in key Asian markets. READ MORE

Toll Group Launches Singapore E-Vessel Hub: Toll Group launches Singapore's first decarbonisation hub dedicated to electric supply vessels. Yinson GreenTech's marinEV unit will deploy its Hydromover 2.0 vessel for a 12-month proof-of-concept. Early modelling indicates potential emissions reductions of up to 80% per trip for integrated electric logistics. READ MORE

Nereida Wins First Ferry Battery Contract: Newly formed Nereida Energy wins its first contract to battery-electrify two Norwegian ferries. The company will supply 17 MWh of LFP battery systems for MF Hjørungvåg and MF Jotunheim. The ferries operate in the UNESCO Geirangerfjord, which has strict zero-emission requirements. READ MORE

Cavotec Wins Port Hedland Reel Contract: Cavotec signs its second major contract with Civmec for motorised cable and hose reels at Port Hedland. The systems will support power transmission and dust suppression at Australia's major iron ore export facility. Delivery is scheduled for Q1 2027, strengthening Cavotec's presence in Australia's mining sector. READ MORE

Echandia to Power India's First E-Tug: Echandia will supply the 4.4 MWh battery system for India's first fully electric tug at Kandla Port. The system is guaranteed for 30,000 cycles over 15 years without mid-life replacement. This vessel is the first of 16 planned by 2027 under India's Green Tug Transition Program. READ MORE

DNV Approves ABB's Dynafin Propulsion: DNV grants Approval in Principle to ABB's Dynafin, an all-electric propulsion concept mimicking a whale's tail. The system uses a wheel with vertical blades at the stern, driven by individual motors for each blade. Early studies predict 22% lower energy consumption compared to conventional shaftline configurations. READ MORE

Kalmar Launches 533 kWh Battery Pack: Kalmar introduces its Gen 2 lithium-ion battery pack with 533 kWh capacity for electric straddle carriers. The 25% capacity increase enables up to 10 hours of net operating time depending on consumption. Enhanced cell chemistry extends battery lifespan and improves thermal stability for safety. READ MORE

Hanwha Acquires Norwegian Hybrid Specialist: Hanwha Engine acquires 100% of Norwegian hybrid system specialist SEAM for approximately 289 billion won. SEAM provides marine battery systems and power management for electric and hybrid vessels. The acquisition enables Hanwha to offer integrated hybrid propulsion packages as a total solution provider. READ MORE

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