Category: Ports
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IRPT and European Federation of Inland Ports sign MOU
IRPT and European Federation of Inland Ports sign MOU Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, Inc. (IRPT) and the European Federation of Inland Ports (EFIP) announced October 14 a transatlantic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) focused on modernizing infrastructure, expanding commercial opportunities, and accelerating knowledge-sharing across the inland waterway freight network. The collaboration underscores…
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European ports call for ‘swift’ adoption of IMO NZF
European ports call for ‘swift’ adoption of IMO NZF Ahead of the next International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting taking place on October 14 in London, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has urged IMO member states to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework. The post European ports call for ‘swift’ adoption…
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Rostock and Pecém ports join forces on green (energy) corridor
Rostock and Pecém ports join forces on green (energy) corridor Germany’s Rostock Port and Brazil’s Port of Pecém have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop a transport corridor through which green energy and green products from Brazil can be imported to Germany and Eastern Europe. The post Rostock and Pecém ports join…
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ELIRE Infra and partners secure UK funding for hydrogen floating power hubs to decarbonize ports
ELIRE Infra and partners secure UK funding for hydrogen floating power hubs to decarbonize ports ELIRE Infra, part of the UK’s ELIRE Group, and its consortium partners have secured £1 million (around €1.152 million) in UK Government funding to develop hydrogen floating power hubs aimed at decarbonizing port operations and supporting the UK’s transition to…
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US lawmakers propose twin bills to tackle maritime pollution
US lawmakers propose twin bills to tackle maritime pollution Two United States lawmakers have introduced a pair of bills aimed at cutting down […] The post US lawmakers propose twin bills to tackle maritime pollution appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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European Commission kick-starts work on EU ports and industrial maritime strategies
European Commission kick-starts work on EU ports and industrial maritime strategies In a long-awaited move, the European Commission has started preparations for an EU Ports Strategy and EU Industrial Maritime Strategy and is inviting stakeholders to participate in the process. The post European Commission kick-starts work on EU ports and industrial maritime strategies appeared first…
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Seven electric ships, four charging stations to get €31.6M in Enova support
Seven electric ships, four charging stations to get €31.6M in Enova support Enova, a Norwegian government enterprise, has decided to support seven electric vessels and four charging facilities with around NOK 362 million (about €31.6 million). The post Seven electric ships, four charging stations to get €31.6M in Enova support appeared first on Offshore Energy.…
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Hinicio advocates for port-led hydrogen growth in Latin America and the Caribbean
Hinicio advocates for port-led hydrogen growth in Latin America and the Caribbean Hinicio, a Belgium-based consulting firm specializing in hydrogen and its derivatives, has outlined a series of recommendations aimed at supporting ports in Latin America and the Caribbean to play a central role in climate action and in advancing the hydrogen economy across the…
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India’s ‘first’ port decarbonization pilot takes shape at Chidambaranar Port
India’s ‘first’ port decarbonization pilot takes shape at Chidambaranar Port India’s Chidambaranar Port Trust, said to be the ‘third largest’ container terminal in the […] The post India’s ‘first’ port decarbonization pilot takes shape at Chidambaranar Port appeared first on Offshore Energy. Sara Kosmajac Go to offshore energy biz
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Ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges call for rapid Clean Industrial Deal implementation
Ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges call for rapid Clean Industrial Deal implementation The Dutch Port of Rotterdam and Belgian Port of Antwerp-Bruges have welcomed the Clean Industrial Deal, through which the European Commission intends to strengthen the competitiveness of European industry, emphasizing that now is the time to concretize the announced measures. The post Ports…
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India aims to spend up to $3B to boost domestic maritime sector
India aims to spend up to $3B to boost domestic maritime sector India has unveiled its intention to set up an INR 250 billion (about $2.9 billion) maritime development fund (MDF) to grow the national ship fleet and support the domestic shipbuilding and repair sector. The post India aims to spend up to $3B to…
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Belfast Harbour to invest around $387 million in port projects over next five years
Belfast Harbour to invest around $387 million in port projects over next five years Belfast Harbour, Northern Ireland’s principal maritime gateway and logistics hub, has unveiled a new strategy setting out a program to invest £313 million (approximately $387 million) in capital projects across the port and Harbour Estate over the next five years. The…
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New partnership to provide hydrogen storage and production solutions
New partnership to provide hydrogen storage and production solutions EQUANS, an energy services provider, and INOCEL, a company that designs, manufactures and markets hydrogen fuel cells, have signed a partnership agreement to develop an energy storage and production solution using carbon-free hydrogen. The post New partnership to provide hydrogen storage and production solutions appeared first…
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NAWE hails USMX-ILA agreement as “welcome development”
NAWE hails USMX-ILA agreement as “welcome development” The National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) says that the tentative master contract deal between the International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX) will ensure stability in port operations and the supply chain. ILA praises Trump role in averting Maine-to-Texas U.S. port strike…
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OPINION | Peru’s new megaport reveals a refined Belt and Road
OPINION | Peru’s new megaport reveals a refined Belt and Road Selwyn Parker Go to baird maritime
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CMA CGM-led consortium secures terminal concession at France’s Port of Lyon
CMA CGM-led consortium secures terminal concession at France’s Port of Lyon Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Channel improvement works at Texas’ Brownsville Port enter second phase
Channel improvement works at Texas’ Brownsville Port enter second phase Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Torres Strait Island jetties to be upgraded under US$50 million project
Torres Strait Island jetties to be upgraded under US$50 million project Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Op-Ed: Embracing innovation in mooring and fender technologies
Op-Ed: Embracing innovation in mooring and fender technologies As the world becomes more interconnected, ports must evolve to handle the increasing pressures of larger vessels, rising trade volumes, and stricter environmental standards. Richard Hepworth, president of Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure, explains how innovative mooring and fender systems will be central to reshaping how ports operate.…
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Construction completed on offshore energy support facility at UK’s Port of Lowestoft
Construction completed on offshore energy support facility at UK’s Port of Lowestoft Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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DEME to build offshore wind terminal at Germany’s Cuxhaven Port
DEME to build offshore wind terminal at Germany’s Cuxhaven Port Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Associated British Ports unveils marina development project at Ipswich
Associated British Ports unveils marina development project at Ipswich Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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China’s newest cruise port begins operations
China’s newest cruise port begins operations Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Peru’s Port of Chancay begins serving China-Latin America freight route
Peru’s Port of Chancay begins serving China-Latin America freight route Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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MARAD awards 31 port projects $580M in new PIDP grants
MARAD awards 31 port projects $580M in new PIDP grants The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced plans to invest nearly $580 million in Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) grants to fund 31 port improvement projects in 15 states and one U.S. territory. The funding, which is slightly lower than last year’s $653 million in…
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ICTSI head speaks out on delays impeding South Africa port privatisation deal
ICTSI head speaks out on delays impeding South Africa port privatisation deal Baird Maritime Go to baird maritime
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Cargo barge that caused crane collapse in Taiwan’s Keelung port runs aground in bad weather