Towngas and CIMC ENRIC Partner on Green Methanol and Hydrogen Projects in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and CIMC ENRIC Holdings Limited have entered into a strategic partnership to jointly advance green methanol and hydrogen energy development in Hong Kong. The agreement outlines cooperation in technical development, engineering services, and compliance related to industry standards and carbon trading for green methanol. Towngas, noted

CSSC Beihai to Build Four Dual-Fuel 210,000 DWT Bulk Carriers for COSCO

China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Beihai Shipbuilding has signed a contract to construct four 210,000 DWT bulk carriers. The agreement was signed in collaboration with China Shipbuilding Trading Co., Ltd. (CSTC) and a wholly-owned subsidiary of COSCO SHIPPING Development. The newbuilds represent a technically upgraded design featuring a new-generation energy-efficient hull. According to the shipyard,

Ports of Barcelona and Shanghai Strengthen Ties Through Green Corridor Pact

The Port of Barcelona and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) have today signed an agreement to intensify the connections between both ports and share knowledge in the areas of digitalisation, standardisation and decarbonisation of maritime transport. The agreement was signed by the president of the Port of Barcelona, José Alberto Carbonell, and his counterpart from

Hindustan Zinc partners with GreenLine Mobility to drive sustainable logistics

Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) has embarked on one of India’s largest green logistics transformations through a strategic alliance with GreenLine Mobility Solutions. This ambitious initiative is designed to fully decarbonize HZL’s supply chain by introducing a fleet of electric (EV) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks. As part of the collaboration, GreenLine is investing ₹400

India’s Electric Truck Adoption Lags as Long-Haul Segment Remains Untapped

India’s transition to electric mobility is gathering pace in some sectors, but electric trucks—particularly long-haul models—remain significantly underrepresented in the country’s EV landscape, according to a new report by NITI Aayog titled “Electric Vehicles in India: Unlocking a $200 Billion Opportunity.” In 2024, only 6,220 electric trucks were sold in India, out of over 834,000

NITI Aayog Launches India Electric Mobility Index to Track State-Level EV Progress

NITI Aayog has launched the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI), a new analytical tool designed to assess the progress of Indian States and Union Territories (UTs) in the transition to electric mobility. The index evaluates efforts across three core themes: transport electrification, charging infrastructure readiness, and EV-related research and innovation. The IEMI was released in

FRV Partners with Envision Energy on Green Ammonia Project in Brazil

Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), a subsidiary of Jameel Energy, has announced a strategic partnership with Envision Energy for the development of the H2 Cumbuco project, a large-scale green ammonia initiative based at Pecém Port in Brazil. Envision Energy, selected for its experience in integrated renewable energy systems and AI-driven technologies, will contribute to the project’s

Hamburg Trials HVO 100 Biofuel for Port Fleet as Interim Decarbonization Measure

Flotte Hamburg, a subsidiary of the Hamburg Port Authority, has initiated a pilot program to test hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO 100) as an alternative marine fuel. The trial is being conducted in partnership with Friedrich G. Frommann GmbH & Co. and will involve Shell-supplied HVO 100. Three vessels from Flotte Hamburg will participate in the

CUMTA considers water metro linking ECR and Napier bridge

In a bid to diversify Chennai’s transportation ecosystem and amplify its tourism potential, the Chennai Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (CUMTA) is assessing a bold new proposal: a water metro system inspired by Kochi’s successful model. As part of the city’s Comprehensive Mobility Plan, CUMTA has outlined a 53-kilometre water-based transit corridor connecting East Coast Road

BSM unveils methanol bunkering simulator to equip seafarers for greener shipping

As the maritime industry accelerates toward a low-carbon future, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has taken a pivotal leap by unveiling its first methanol bunkering simulator at the BSM Maritime Training Centre in Kochi, India. Developed in partnership with Wärtsilä, a global leader in maritime technology, this advanced platform is designed to equip seafarers with the