Belgium, October 2, 2025: Ahead of the upcoming meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83), scheduled to begin on October 14 in London, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has called on IMO member states to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework (NZF) to accelerate global maritime decarbonisation efforts. “This
London, October 3, 2025: QTerminals Kramer Rotterdam (QTKR) and Ocean Network Express (Europe) (ONE) have reduced emissions by approximately 500 tonnes of CO₂ within six months through the use of HVO100, a sustainable biofuel derived from renewable raw materials, for port shunting operations. The collaboration forms part of a wider strategy by both companies to
Brussels, Belgium — October 6, 2025: India’s JBM Electric Vehicles has introduced its new all-electric city bus, the ECOLIFE e12, at Busworld 2025 in Brussels, marking the company’s formal entry into the European market. The launch was led by Nishant Arya, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of JBM Group, the $3.3 billion conglomerate behind the
Bangkok, Thailand — October 4, 2025: Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela has received an order for ten electric hydrofoil ferries from Seudamgo by Leopard Transportation Co., Ltd., a Thai operator serving passenger routes between the mainland and Koh Kood island in Trat province. The agreement was signed during the SX Sustainability Expo in Bangkok, attended
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has begun a study to develop a master plan for facilities and logistics needed to export green hydrogen and green ammonia from India. The initiative is being undertaken under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s (METI) FY2023 Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation supplementary program in partnership with India-based Hygenco Green
At GasTech 2025 in Milan, Everllence signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ABB and OceanWings to jointly develop a new propulsion concept that integrates diesel-electric systems with wind-assisted propulsion. The collaboration builds on Everllence’s and ABB’s existing DFE+ (Diesel-Electric with variable speed) system, which is designed to maintain high engine efficiency at partial loads,
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has received approval in principle from ABS and the Liberian International Ship and Corporate Registry (LISCR) for its advanced ammonia vent treatment system. The system incorporates compact scrubbers designed to treat ammonia fuel released during purging, ensuring concentrations remain within safe levels before being discharged through the
The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), with support from BIMCO, has launched a new survey to evaluate the impact of bunker licensing schemes and Mass Flow Meter (MFM) technology on transparency, fuel quality, and regulatory consistency in global bunkering. The initiative follows the 2022 survey, which highlighted ongoing industry challenges around fuel quality, quantity disputes,
The Spanish Port of Málaga has completed its first bunkering operation using bio-liquefied natural gas, supplying a container vessel operated by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) with the alternative fuel. The Liberia-flagged MSC Gabon refueled with bio-LNG at Málaga on September 24, marking a step forward in the port’s efforts to support sustainable operations amid tightening
PowerCell Group has signed a contract to deliver fuel cell systems for two hydrogen-powered bulk carriers being developed by GMI Rederi AS. The deal, valued at just over SEK 40 million, covers the supply of 14 Marine System 225 units with a combined output of more than 3 MW, along with engineering services. Deliveries are