CMA CGM Unveils Vietnam’s First Fully Electric River Barge in Collaboration with NIKE

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — Global shipping and logistics group CMA CGM has announced a significant development in sustainable inland waterway transport with the launch of Vietnam’s first fully electric container barge. The milestone initiative, aimed at reducing carbon emissions in Southeast Asia, is supported by the creation of a solar-powered charging station at

SAAM Towage Showcases Electric Tugboat Success at Tug Technology 2025

SAAM Towage presented encouraging results from its electric tugboat program at the Tug Technology 2025 conference, highlighting progress in maritime decarbonisation through its flagship initiative, the Dynamo Project. Launched in early 2024, the project deployed two electric tugboats in the Port of Vancouver, with a third vessel slated to begin operations in Puerto Chacabuco, Chile,

KOTUG to Supply Lithuania’s First Zero-Emission Electric Pusher Tug

KOTUG International, via its subsidiary Kotug Push-it B.V., has secured a contract from the Lithuanian Inland Waterways Authority (VVKD) to deliver the first fully electric pusher tug for the Baltic region. This initiative reflects Lithuania’s commitment to modernizing its inland waterway infrastructure through environmentally sustainable solutions. Following an international tender process and approval from the

Wood to Oversee Project Management for UAE’s First Methanol Facility

Engineering and consulting company Wood has been selected by TA’ZIZ to provide project management consultancy (PMC) services for the development of the United Arab Emirates’ inaugural methanol production plant in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi. Slated for completion by 2028, the facility is expected to become one of the world’s largest methanol plants, with

AD Ports Group and Advario Sign Agreement to Explore Joint Venture for Clean Energy and Bulk Chemical Storage

Abu Dhabi-based AD Ports Group has signed a Head of Terms Agreement with international tank storage specialist Advario, setting the stage for a potential joint venture focused on developing and operating clean energy and liquid bulk storage infrastructure in the UAE and beyond. The proposed partnership, in which AD Ports Group would hold a 51%

Global Ro-Ro Operators Release Unified GHG Emissions Guidelines for Car Carriers

A coalition of major global Ro-Ro shipping companies, known as the Global Ro-Ro Community (GRC), has introduced standardized guidelines for calculating greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity from Ro-Ro vessels such as car carriers. The initiative, announced on April 14, marks a significant step towards harmonizing emissions reporting in the maritime logistics sector and improving transparency

RAPTECH Cavitation Technology: Homogenisation for Future Marine Fuels

Cost-efficient and fast. With its UADA cavitation technology, German company RAPTECH offers homogenisation solutions for the production of alternative bunker fuels. Patented on Europe’s only UADA pilot plant. UADA stands for Ultrasonic Acoustic Flow Aggregate. An inline module developed by RAPTECH that induces effects of cavitation – the implosive collapse of tiny gas- or vapour-filled

Biofuels at the forefront: Ulsan port’s vision for a sustainable future

The Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) has announced plans to position Ulsan Port as a major biofuel supply hub in Northeast Asia, as part of its strategy to support the global maritime sector’s transition to cleaner energy. During a recent biofuel forum held in Seoul, UPA Director Byeong-gu Kim outlined the port’s roadmap for promoting marine

Assam CM, Norway envoy discuss areas for future collaboration

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Norway’s Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener, recently held discussions to explore potential areas of collaboration, particularly in the fields of green energy and sustainable technologies. During the meeting, held recently in Assam, both sides engaged in dialogue covering bio-refinery projects, green ammonia production, and sustainable aviation fuel initiatives.

EST-Floattech is part of the Rhenus sustainable fleet expansion

EST-Floattech, Dutch maritime battery sypplier is contracted by EMS (Electric Marine Support), the Dutch system integrator in inland, seagoing and recreational shipping markets, to participate in projects for Rhenus and their ambitious fleet enhancement initiative. Rhenus PartnerShip, the prominent shipping branch of the company, has invested in sustainable inland waterway transportation with a ground-breaking project,