HAROPA PORT's record year and green corridors: HAROPA PORT achieves a historic container throughput of over 3.1 million TEUs in 2025, up 4%. A €1.2 billion strategic investment is funding shore power, hybrid straddle carriers, and the new Port Seine Métropole Ouest. The port secured a €6 million EU grant to expand its Onshore Power Supply program for vessels. It also established the first green maritime corridor between China and France with Ningbo Zhoushan Port. READ MORE

Port of Oakland's Zero-Emissions roadmap: The Port of Oakland releases a detailed clean-air vision targeting 100% zero-emission port trucking by 2030. The plan aims for an 80% reduction in diesel particulate matter by 2032 through equipment electrification and charging hubs. A study showed interventions cut NOx by 60% and PM by 59% in the drayage corridor, with black carbon down 76% over a decade. The roadmap includes health impact monitoring, workforce training, and close collaboration with California's Air Resources Board. READ MORE

Santos Port's 5G, Digital Twin and OPS strategy: Brazil's Port of Santos is deploying a private 5G network and a digital twin to become a "smart port." The digital replica will simulate operations and optimize cargo flow, paired with a new Vessel Traffic Management system. Shore power will be supplied entirely from the port's own repowered Itatinga Hydroelectric Plant, with studies for green hydrogen. READ MORE

Microgrid for Ukraine's Port of Odesa: Lockheed Martin and QuinteQ Energy will build a grid-connected microgrid for Ukraine's strategic Port of Odesa. The system combines QuinteQ's flywheel storage with other Dutch tech to ensure operational continuity during energy infrastructure attacks. Funded via a Dutch Industrial Participation Agreement, the project aims for installation in 2026/2027. READ MORE

Baltic Workboats to build Belgian e-ferry: Estonia's Baltic Workboats will build a 30-meter, fully electric catamaran ferry for Belgian operator DAB Vloot. The sister ship to earlier vessels will carry 150 passengers and 150 bikes on the Scheldt River, with a 3-hour endurance. It features a Corvus Energy storage system, Danfoss propulsion, and solar panels for auxiliary power. Delivery is scheduled for September 2027. READ MORE

Port of Liverpool activates major solar array: The Port of Liverpool generates first power from 6,926 solar panels on a new warehouse roof. This is the first phase of a project to install up to 48,000 panels, ultimately delivering 25 MW of power. The 25-year partnership with E.ON will cut CO2e by 4,700 tonnes annually and supply 25% of the port's energy. It supports Peel Ports Group's goal to source 50% of energy from renewables by 2030. READ MORE

Shred Electric electrifies Maine aquaculture: Maine-based Shred Electric is electrifying aquaculture and marine construction with custom electric workboats and power kits. The company offers electric outboards, solar-powered oyster barges, and the ShredCube™ cloud-connected cold storage unit. Their work aims to replace noisy, polluting gas generators and pumps on "sea farms." This niche application demonstrates the versatility and economic benefits of marine electrification beyond major ports. READ MORE

Yinson launches Hydromover 2.0 in Singapore: Yinson GreenTech's marinEV unit puts the all-electric Hydromover 2.0 light cargo vessel into commercial service in Singapore. The 24-meter vessel offers 30-tonne payload capacity and a range three times greater than its predecessor. It follows a bareboat charter agreement for vessels in the UAE and an MOU for wider deployment there. READ MORE

Echandia powers Singapore's e-tugs: Echandia wins a contract to supply a 3 MWh battery system for a new electric tugboat in Singapore. The lithium titanium oxide battery is designed for a 25-year lifetime, matching the vessel's operational life. This supports Singapore's mandate for all new harbor craft to be zero-emission by 2030. An option exists for a second system. READ MORE

Stena Connecta ferry adds rotor sails: Stena Line's new hybrid freight ferry, Stena Connecta, enters service between Belfast and Heysham. The vessel features two 28m Norsepower Rotor Sails, estimated to deliver up to 9% fuel savings. Alongside its twin, Stena Futura, it represents a £100m+ investment, increasing route capacity by 40%. The "NewMax" class uses a multi-hybrid system capable of running on battery power, biofuel, or methanol. READ MORE

Aesen adopts AI fleet decision support: Singapore vessel operator Aesen signs a fleet-wide deal to implement Cetasol's iHelm AI decision-support platform. The system provides real-time recommendations to captains and fuel monitoring via a virtual mass flow meter. It will be rolled out across 120 crew transfer and logistics vessels starting in 2026. The platform aims to enhance safety, motion planning, and fuel efficiency across diverse operations. READ MORE

Robert Allan designs Icebreaking e-tug: Robert Allan Ltd. signs a contract to design the TundRA 3100, an icebreaking tug for Sweden's Port of Skellefteå.
The tug will feature electrically driven azimuth propulsors and a battery system for emissions-free ship assistance. It is designed to break 1.0-meter thick ice, ensuring winter port resilience in the Gulf of Bothnia. The compact design (under 500 GT) highlights the application of electric propulsion in specialized, heavy-duty roles. READ MORE

Washington State ferries partners with ABB: Washington State Ferries (WSF) confirms ABB's contract to supply hybrid-electric systems for its first new 160-auto ferries. ABB will integrate the largest ship batteries in the US at 13.2 MWh, enabling zero-emission port and short-route operation. The order is part of WSF's plan to build up to 16 new hybrid vessels by 2040 in a $6 billion electrification program. The first ferry from Eastern Shipbuilding Group is scheduled for delivery in 2030. READ MORE

Takorama to build 4 MWh port storage: Sweden's Takorama Elteknik signs a deal to install a 4 MWh energy storage system at Trelleborgs Hamn. The battery will help the port manage power peaks from shore-side electricity supply for large vessels. The project is a direct response to upcoming EU regulations mandating shore power for ships over 5,000 gross tons by 2030. It will increase the port's self-sufficiency and reduce emissions by displacing diesel generators. READ MORE

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