Montrose port's 1 GWh milestone. Montrose Port Authority has supplied 1 GWh of certified renewable shore power. The Plug Montrose facility lets vessels like the Brage Viking shut down diesels while berthed. This self-funded joint venture milestone was reached just 18 months after operation began. READ MORE

Bornholm's Energy Island blueprint: Stillstrom and Port of Roenne are studying offshore wind integration for ship charging. The white paper explores using 3 GW of wind to power electric ferries and cargo vessels. Electrifying Baltic shipping could save 3 million MT of fuel and €2 billion annually. READ MORE

Port of Cork's OPS Plans: Cork is advancing plans to provide onshore power for cruise ships at its berth. Feasibility is complete, with design underway, supported by €38.4M in EU funding. It positions Cork as a greener destination within the European cruise network. READ MORE

Subic Bay's green anchor awards: The SBMA has awarded 25 companies for driving Subic's green port city vision. Awards recognized top shippers, sustainability leaders, and key government partners. The agency also prioritized a ₱250-million shore power connection project. READ MORE

Koper orders more e-cranes: Luka Koper has ordered four new electric RTG cranes from Konecranes. The cranes, with cable-reel grid connection and onboard batteries, replace diesel units. Delivery is set for Q2 2026, continuing the port's equipment renewal path. This order is part of Konecranes' Ecolifting program to reduce environmental impact. READ MORE

Sète inaugurates green trio: The Port of Sète-Frontignan inaugurated a dredger, rail terminal, and shore power. The €30M Hydromer dredger features electric propulsion and future green hydrogen. A new rail terminal aims to triple annual transport volume to 40,000 units. Three quays now provide shore power, first used by the ferry Danielle Casanova. READ MORE

Felixstowe's autonomous trucks: Felixstowe took delivery of the first two trucks from a second order of 34 ATs. The electric, emissions-free trucks use advanced LiDAR and sensor fusion. They utilize a 5-minute battery swap station to maximize operational availability. This supports the port's goal of achieving net-zero for Scopes 1&2 by 2035. READ MORE

Rotterdam's port vision 2050: Rotterdam unveiled its vision to be Europe's most competitive, sustainable port by 2050. The plan targets climate neutrality, circular economy, and resilient, smart logistics. It emphasizes an attractive investment climate and future-proof labor market. READ MORE

Molslinjen's electric ferry funding: Molslinjen secured DKK 180 million to acquire three fully electric high-speed ferries. The vessels will operate on the Kattegat route after 2027, cutting CO2 by 132,000 tonnes annually. READ MORE

Electric boat investment surge: Four companies raised over $37M: MobyFly, Explomar, Flux Marine, and TYDE. MobyFly's CHF 10.1M will accelerate zero-emission hydrofoiling ferry production. Explomar's $10M will expand its global distribution for electric outboards. These investments signal robust confidence in the electric marine propulsion market. READ MORE

Guangzhou's hybrid ferries for NZ: Guangzhou Shipyard International will build two hybrid Ro-Pax ferries for New Zealand. The 200-meter vessels, for Cook Strait, have a hybrid system and energy storage batteries. They can switch between diesel and electric propulsion, with shore power charging. READ MORE

Baleària's e-methanol pilot: Baleària is testing Europe's first autonomous e-methanol power system on an electric ferry. The eNomad container reforms e-methanol to produce hydrogen for a fuel cell. It will provide auxiliary power, reducing generator use on the Cap de Barbaria ferry. READ MORE

Konecranes' electric reach stacker: Konecranes launched its first electric reach stacker at TOC Asia in Singapore. The machine uses high-energy Li-Ion batteries for up to 16 hours of operation. It expands the company's Ecolifting portfolio of zero-tailpipe-emission equipment. Konecranes also announced the global availability of its Remote Services. READ MORE

igus' Mobile Shore Power solution: igus promotes its mobile shore power outlet to address fixed infrastructure limits. The self-propelled system can travel 400m along a quay for full berth coverage. It aims to replace multiple $2M fixed installations with one flexible unit. READ MORE

Flux Marine's $15M funding round: Flux Marine raised $15 million to scale production of its electric outboards. The funding will also support expanding sales of its core propulsion technology. The company has delivered more high-voltage systems in North America than any other. Partners include Scout Boats, Highfield, Flagship Pontoons, Hyfoil, and Zodiac. READ MORE

EP Technologies' solid-state battery: EP Technologies released Svenner, a DNV-type-approved solid-state marine battery. The technology withstands overcharge and puncture tests without thermal reaction. It is designed for over 10,000 charge cycles and stable high-temperature operation. READ MORE

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