Port of Brisbane Unveils Vision 2060 to Drive Smarter, Cleaner, and More Connected Future

The Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) has launched Vision 2060, a long-term strategic framework aimed at transforming the port into a hub of innovation, sustainability, and connectivity. The plan sets out a clear path for the port’s development over the next 35 years, aligning with Queensland’s economic growth and global trade evolution. Unveiled by

Wärtsilä to Deliver Hybrid Propulsion Systems for Vertom Group’s New Low-Emission Vessels

Technology provider Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply integrated hybrid propulsion systems for four newbuild 10,700 DWT geared tween decker vessels being constructed for Dutch shipping firm Vertom Group. The move is part of Vertom’s broader strategy to modernize its fleet and transition toward more sustainable maritime operations. The hybrid propulsion package will include Wärtsilä’s

Latvian port receives electric Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane

Stena Line Ports Ventspils JSC in Latvia has taken delivery of its first electric Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 Mobile Harbor Crane. The crane was ordered in mid-2024, arrived at the Port of Ventspils in Q1 2025 and is now in operation. Located in western Latvia, the Port of Ventspils is a key Baltic hub for trade

Sustainable Ocean Economy Vital for Human Development, Says UNDP at UN Ocean Conference

At the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) emphasized the urgent need to advance a sustainable ocean economy as a core pillar of human development. Speaking during Ocean Action Panel 6, UNDP reiterated its commitment to promoting sustainable ocean-based economies, strengthening maritime transport, and enhancing the resilience of coastal

Green Hydrogen Costs in India Could Drop by 40%, Says IEEFA-JMK Report

The cost of producing green hydrogen in India could fall by up to 40%, driven by supportive government policies and financial incentives, according to a new joint report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research & Analytics. The report, titled India’s $2.1bn Leap Towards its Green Hydrogen Vision, projects

Cavotec Secures €1.55 Million Shore Power Contract for Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Engineering group Cavotec has secured a contract valued at approximately €1.55 million to supply a shore power system for the Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ cruise terminal. Awarded by Equans and co-funded by the European Union, the project aims to enhance environmental sustainability by enabling cruise ships to connect to land-based electricity while docked. The shore power

APM Terminals and SANY Marine sign landmark agreement to accelerate decarbonisation

APM Terminals and SANY Marine have signed a Master Framework Agreement for the future supply of battery-electric terminal tractors to APM Terminals, marking a significant step in the company’s decarbonisation strategy. Under the agreement, about 500 diesel-powered terminal tractors across APM Terminals’ global network will be replaced with battery-electric models by 2030. This transition is

The Port of Gothenburg takes big step towards shore power connection for container and car/RoRo vessels

The Port of Gothenburg has signed a contract for the construction of a transformer station serving the port’s container and car terminals. The facility is a key part of the infrastructure required to enable shore power connection for both container vessels and car/RoRo ships – something that will be available at the port before 2030.

Alfa Laval secures order for the world’s first marine boiler system for ammonia waste incineration

A first-of-its-kind innovation for ammonia-powered ships As a frontrunner in enabling ammonia as a marine fuel, Alfa Laval has achieved a significant milestone by securing an order to deliver the world’s first marine boiler system designed to function as an Ammonia Release Mitigation System (ARMS) for the safe incineration of ammonia wastes. The system will

ICAR-CIFT Mumbai Launches “Vikalpika” – India’s First Electric Fishing Vessel

In a landmark development for India’s marine fisheries sector, the Mumbai Research Centre of the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology successfully launched “Vikalpika”, the nation’s first electric fishing vessel, on 26 May 2025 at Gorai Creek, Mumbai. This pioneering innovation marks a critical step towards decarbonizing marine operations, aligning with India’s commitment to sustainable and