EST-Floattech Expands Octopus Series with Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Modules

EST-Floattech, a Netherlands-based provider of energy storage systems for maritime and industrial applications, has expanded its Octopus Series with the launch of new Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery modules. The addition marks a strategic move to diversify the company’s offerings by addressing increasing market demand for alternative battery chemistries. The newly developed Octopus LFP energy

PowerCell’s Marine System 225 receives Type Approval from Lloyd’s Register

PowerCell Group, proudly announces that its Marine System 225 has received Type Approval from Lloyd’s Register, marking a significant milestone in maritime clean energy innovation. This certification is a key achievement for PowerCell as it affirms the compliance of the Marine System 225 with the rigorous safety, design, and performance standards set forth by one

Echandia Secures SEK 325 Million in Funding to Advance Maritime Electrification

Swedish maritime battery systems manufacturer Echandia has announced the successful close of its latest funding round, raising a total of SEK 325 million (approximately USD 34 million). The round includes a new investment from S2G Investments, a U.S.-based multi-stage investment firm with a focus on ocean-related innovations. The financing marks a significant milestone in Echandia’s

Scotland’s Largest Maritime Decarbonisation Project Launches at Port of Aberdeen

The Port of Aberdeen has officially activated its new shore power infrastructure, marking Scotland’s most significant maritime decarbonisation project to date. The initiative enables vessels to plug into renewable electricity while docked at eight berths in the port’s North Harbour, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and noise. The shore power system allows ships

APM Terminals Pier 400 Deploys Largest Electric Terminal Tractor Fleet at Port of Los Angeles

APM Terminals Pier 400 has launched the largest fleet of electric terminal tractors (ETTs) currently operating at the Port of Los Angeles, marking a significant advancement in the terminal’s broader push to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030. The deployment, which began last month, reflects a dual focus on emissions reduction and workforce development through hands-on

Smart Freight Centre and PragmaCharge launch Electrification Program for Europe’s busiest road freight corridor, between Poland and Germany

SFC launched a major initiative last year in the US, the I-10 Zero Emission Freight Corridor, electrifying the Los Angeles to El Paso corridor. SFC is now launching a similar initiative in Europe in partnership with PragmaCharge, the Poland-Germany Zero Emission Freight Corridor. This partnership is a unique opportunity to showcase a model for sustainable and cost-effective

Kongsberg Maritime secures thruster contracts from Sanmar Shipyards for 17 tugs

The US azimuth thrusters will be supplied across a range of power outputs between 1765kW and 2525kW with a bollard pull ranging between 60 and 85 tons. Sanmar Shipyards is a long-standing customer of Kongsberg Maritime and specialises in tugboat construction with nearly five decades of experience and more than 300 tugs delivered worldwide. Operating

FIMI and Deloitte Release Report on Cleaner Vehicle Adoption in Indian Mining Sector

At the recently held Sustainable Mining Summit in Bhubaneswar, the Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI) unveiled a comprehensive report titled “Study on Adoption of Cleaner Vehicles for Indian Mining Industry”. Developed in collaboration with Deloitte, the report outlines a strategic roadmap for transitioning to cleaner fuel-based vehicles in the mining sector. The report was

NTPC Deploys Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses in Leh, Marks India’s First Commercial Hydrogen Mobility Project

NTPC Limited, India’s largest integrated power producer, has handed over five hydrogen fuel cell buses to the Sindhu Infrastructure Development Corporation (SIDCO), an entity under the Leh administration. The handover, which took place on 18 June 2025, represents India’s first commercial-scale deployment of hydrogen fuel cell buses and sets a new global benchmark by operating

Mumbai Set to Launch Electric Hydrofoil Ferry Network with Candela P-12 Vessels

Mumbai is preparing to introduce a new mode of urban transport with the launch of electric hydrofoiling vessels, aiming to ease pressure on the city’s road infrastructure and promote sustainable commuting. The initiative, led by local maritime mobility operator JalVimana in collaboration with Swedish marine technology company Candela, will bring a fleet of Candela P-12