Dear readers, global maritime electrification accelerates with Ningbo-Zhoushan Port establishing green corridors to Europe and Singapore launching its first CCS2 charging hub. Mammoet's 1,200kWh battery-powered crane and ABB's acquisition of BrightLoop signal industrial electrification progress, while Estonia's €25M retrofit grants and Seacap's €300M shore power fund address financing gaps. Meanwhile, Bilbao advances dock electrification as new research highlights solid-state transformers for shipboard microgrids. Enjoy this edition!

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• Green shipping corridors: Ningbo-Zhoushan Port partners with Hamburg, Wilhelmshaven and Valencia for net-zero shipping routes. Initiatives include shore power deployment and clean fuel bunkering across 300+ container routes. The Chinese port already sources 74% energy from renewables. Targets 40% emissions cut by 2030 under EU FitFor55. READ MORE

• Electric crane breakthrough: Mammoet's SK6000 crane completed tests with 1,200kWh battery packs (20 EV equivalents). Operates emission-free via grid, batteries, or hydrogen at remote sites. Reduces noise by 50% for offshore wind/Nuclear projects. Funded by Dutch clean construction subsidy. READ MORE

• Singapore charging hub: Yinson GreenTech and Wilhelmsen launched Singapore's first CCS2 marine charging station. Features 6 IP67-rated outlets with dynamic load balancing. Supports Hydromover 2.0 e-cargo vessel operations. Expansion planned across ASEAN ports. READ MORE

• Tanker shore power: DNV and Port of Rotterdam identify midship plug-in challenges for tankers. Hazardous zone classifications and grid capacity limit adoption. Stolt Tankers confirms newbuilds ready for 2026 ops but lack compatible ports. Requires international standard updates. READ MORE

• Bilbao electrification: Ormazabal/Ingeteam will install OPS at Bilbao's A-5.1/A-6.1 docks using EU CEF funds. Integrates 30% renewable energy from 4 solar farms. First phase targets 40% emissions cut, aligning with FitFor55 goals. Full 11-dock completion by 2027. READ MORE

• Estonia retrofit grants: New €25M program offers 15-30% subsidies for green ship retrofits. Covers hybrid systems, renewable fuel tech, and scrubbers. Max €5M per project, prioritizing zero-emission conversions. Funded by EU ETS maritime revenues. READ MORE

• ABB acquisition: ABB acquired 93% of BrightLoop (€16M revenue) for marine/off-highway electrification. Gains SiC/GaN power converters from Formula E racing. Closes Q3 2025; retains French R&D team. Targets 20% efficiency gains in vessel propulsion. READ MORE

• Shore power financing: Seacap launched with €300M fund for European port electrification. Offers capex-free models for municipal ports. First mover in dedicated shore power infrastructure financing. Initial focus on Norway's advanced market. READ MORE

• Solid-state transformers: IEEE study confirms SSTs enable DC microgrids for ships with fuel cells/batteries. Resolves AC/DC conversion losses in hybrid systems. Critical for shore power integration and <1kV distribution. Control frameworks validated for networked systems. READ MORE

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