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Dear readers, in this week edition Venice's Lucietta e-taxi (180kWh) demonstrates silent tourism potential, while OSK designs 45,000kWh ferries to decarbonize Danish routes. The World Bank releases its updated Port Reform Toolkit, incorporating lessons from $21B+ of port PPPs since 2001. Meanwhile, Hamburg accelerates shore power mandates, Portugal plans €4B port upgrades, and APM Terminals partners with CATL on battery solutions. From Goa's solar catamarans to Artemis' hydrofoil ferries, these innovations align with global sustainability goals while Finning proposes interim power solutions for grid-constrained ports. Enjoy this edition!

Port News

• World Bank Port Reform Toolkit: World Bank updates its landmark Port Reform Toolkit for 2025. Incorporates lessons from $21B+ port PPPs since 2001 edition. Provides framework for labor modernization and climate-resilient infrastructure. Key resource for developing economies' sustainable port transitions. READ MORE

• Hamburg's Shore Power mandate: Hamburg requires cruise ships to use shore power from 2027. Four years ahead of EU mandate, with all terminals equipped by 2026. Agreements in place with AIDA, MSC, TUI and other major cruise lines.
  Part of broader effort to reduce port emissions by 80%. READ MORE

• Portugal's €4B port plan: Portugal announces 10-year Ports 5+ strategy with €4B investment. Aims to increase cargo handling by 50% while cutting CO₂ by 80%. Includes 15 new concessions and shore power at all major ports. 75% of funding to come from private sector partnerships. READ MORE

• APM-CATL battery partnership: APM Terminals and CATL partner on port equipment electrification. Agreement focuses on battery-electric terminal tractors and handlers. Aligns with APM's net-zero by 2040 goal under Maersk Group. Includes full lifecycle support for battery systems. READ MORE

  Vessel News

• Venice's electric water taxi: Repower launches Lucietta, Venice's first all-electric water taxi. The 9m vessel combines 180kWh batteries with Murano glass craftsmanship. Operates at 30 knots with all-day runtime and zero wake disturbance. Sets new standard for heritage city sustainable transport. READ MORE

• OSK's electric ferries for Denmark: OSK Design develops 129m e-ferries for Molslinjen's Kattegat route. 45 MWh battery systems will power 1,483-passenger catamarans. CEO Jacob Thygesen calls it a "global green transition milestone". Incat Tasmania to build vessels for 2027 delivery. READ MORE

• Goa's solar-electric catamaran: LRAJ Green Solutions launches MV LRAJ Green after govt project failed. 8-hour runtime vs 1-hour for state ferry, with 98% lower CO₂ emissions. Designed specifically for Goa's river conditions by shipping veterans. Will operate wildlife tours using silent solar-electric propulsion.
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• Artemis hydrofoil ferry: Artemis Technologies tests EF-24 hydrofoil ferry for Isles of Scilly. Electric foiling technology reduces drag and improves rough-sea comfort. Aims to solve winter transport gaps when flights are canceled. Funded by UK SHORE's £230m decarbonization program. READ MORE

OEMs

• Finning's temporary port power: Finning proposes interim power solutions for grid-limited ports. EU Stage V generators can cut NOx emissions while awaiting infrastructure. Plans trials of modular BESS systems for zero-emission power, in response to UK ports nearing maximum grid capacity. READ MORE

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