Dear readers, this week Viking Line's 100MWh Helsinki-Tallinn ferry leads a global wave of clean shipping projects. Spain's Cartagena port launches an €18M shore power tender while India debuts eco-friendly Yamuna River cruises with cultural showcases. Hamburg sets new standards by finalizing its ONE container terminal electrification deal, as Toulon activates France's largest multi-vessel shore power facility. These developments, alongside Amsterdam's mandated cruise electrification and APM Terminals' battery equipment partnership, demonstrate accelerating adoption across ferry, cruise, and cargo sectors, all working toward IMO's 2050 net-zero targets. Enjoy this edition!

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• Viking Line plans 100MWh electric ferry: Viking Line has submitted EU funding applications for its 100MWh Helios electric ferry, designed to transform the Helsinki-Tallinn route by 2030. The 195-meter vessel will carry 2,000 passengers at 23 knots using batteries charged by 30MWh shore power stations. This project aligns with the FIN-EST Green Corridor initiative, which anticipates doubling passenger traffic to 11.6 million by 2040. READ MORE

• Cartagena launches Shore Power tender: The Port Authority of Cartagena has opened a 35-year tender for shore power at its Juan Sebastián Elcano cruise terminal, valued at €18 million. The system will provide 11kV connections, enabling ships to cut emissions by 90% while docked, in line with FuelEU Maritime's 2030 mandate. This forms part of Spain's strategy to electrify all major cruise ports by 2028, with construction expected to begin in early 2026. READ MORE

• India debuts Yamuna electric cruises: Delhi's new 4km electric cruise route along the Yamuna River features floating jetties and nighttime projection shows celebrating local heritage. The modular container-based terminals accommodate 150 passengers per trip while complying with strict National Green Tribunal regulations. This initiative marks India's first major step toward sustainable river tourism, with potential expansion to other urban waterways by 2027. READ MORE

• Hamburg signs ONE for Shore Power: Hamburg Port Authority has finalized an agreement with Ocean Network Express for shore power at CTB and CTA container terminals. As the first global carrier to commit, ONE will use Hamburg's system that reduces emissions equivalent to 5,000 cars annually. This accelerates the port's full electrification target to 2025, five years ahead of EU requirements, with testing already underway at two operational terminals. READ MORE

• Toulon activates France's largest shore power: Port of Toulon's new €25 million facility can simultaneously power three ferries or one cruise ship through 11kV/6.6KV connections. The smart grid system cuts 80% of emissions and saves 9,000 diesel hours annually, with future capacity for 1MW hydrogen integration. ABB's technology includes battery storage and solar panel connectivity, setting a Mediterranean benchmark for multi-vessel electrification. READ MORE

• Amsterdam stqrts cruise shore power: Port of Amsterdam's new shore power system will eliminate 4.8kt CO₂ annually from 100+ cruise calls when mandatory use begins in 2027. The €15 million installation by Powercon features 8km of quayside cabling and positions Amsterdam three years ahead of EU regulations. Future plans include electrifying tour buses and port equipment. READ MORE

• APM Terminals partners with CATL: APM Terminals and CATL have formed a strategic alliance to develop battery-electric container handling equipment for global terminals. The partnership covers full battery lifecycle management and supports APM's 2040 net-zero goal across 60+ terminals. Initial deployments will focus on electric terminal tractors, with prototypes expected by late 2026. READ MORE

• Wärtsilä powers US electric ferries: Wärtsilä will supply propulsion systems for San Francisco's first US-built electric high-speed ferries, featuring dual 625kW motors. The 100-foot vessels will carry 150 passengers at 24 knots when they launch in 2027, supported by the REEF Ferry Program's charging infrastructure. This project establishes a replicable model for zero-emission urban water transit. READ MORE

• Freudenberg expands Savannah hybrids: Freudenberg and Derecktor Shipyards will deliver a third 307kWh hybrid ferry for Savannah's river transit system by late 2026. The 65-foot vessels have reduced noise and emissions while maintaining 150-passenger capacity, with the first two units operational since 2024. This expansion supports Chatham Area Transit's goal of 500,000 annual emissions-free passenger trips. READ MORE

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