HD Hyundai Receives ABS Approval for Breakerless MVDC Ship Propulsion System

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) have obtained the world’s first New Technology Qualification (NTQ) from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for a breakerless medium-voltage direct current (MVDC) power system for ships. The MVDC system, based on HD Hyundai’s modular propulsion drive technology, is designed

bigbasket Expands EV Delivery Fleet to 50 Cities with Support from Kazam

bigbasket, a Tata enterprise, has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) delivery fleet to 50 cities across India through a partnership with Kazam. The initiative is aimed at reducing emissions across its logistics operations and scaling up the company’s EV infrastructure. The collaboration has enabled bigbasket to integrate advanced energy management and fleet monitoring technologies. The

BLG LOGISTICS and Liebherr Strengthen Sustainable Port Operations with Shore Power-Ready Crane in Bremerhaven

BLG LOGISTICS has expanded its handling capabilities at the Bremerhaven car terminal with the addition of a new LHM 550 mobile harbour crane from Liebherr. The delivery is intended to support increasing transhipment demands for general cargo, heavy goods and project cargo at the North Sea port. The crane is equipped with a 4.8-metre tower

Beijing Maersk Enters Service as Latest Methanol-Powered Containership

Maersk has introduced its newest methanol-powered containership, Beijing Maersk, into active service. The vessel is the second in a planned series of six constructed by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) in South Korea. With an overall length of 350 metres and a breadth of 56 metres, the Beijing Maersk has a lightweight of 49,800

Yinson GreenTech and C-Torq Deliver Marine Battery System for Hybrid Vessel in the Middle East

Yinson GreenTech has announced the successful delivery of a 1.2 megawatt-hour marine battery system for integration into a hybrid research and survey vessel. The battery, developed in collaboration with CALB Group Co., Ltd., is ABS-certified and is set to support operations for an oil and gas client in the Middle East. The project reflects a

Singapore Tugboat Receives Biofuel-Ready Notation Following Retrofit

Marina Zanite, a tugboat operated by Singapore-based towage company Marina Offshore, has been awarded a biofuel-ready notation by Bureau Veritas following a recent retrofit. The vessel is reportedly the first tugboat of its kind in Singapore to receive this classification. Originally built in 2012, the 30-meter-long and 9-meter-wide vessel underwent technical modifications to support the

Commercial EVs in Focus as India Rolls Out New Incentive Schemes

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has introduced a series of initiatives aimed at accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption across India, with particular emphasis on wider accessibility, including in non-urban areas. Recent developments indicate a shift in focus beyond passenger transport, with policy support now extending to segments such as electric trucks and ambulances. Demand

Svitzer, Shipping Corp among 4 firms submit initial bids for green tug tender

Copenhagen‑based towage and marine services provider Svitzer Group A/S is among four entities that have submitted initial bids for a tender issued by the state‑run Paradip Port Authority to charter an electric green tug for 15 years under the government’s Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP). The other bidders include state‑owned Shipping Corporation of India Ltd

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