Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and Neptune Robotics have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand their collaboration in robotic hull cleaning across NYK’s global fleet. Previously, NYK has been an early adopter of Neptune’s AI-powered hull cleaning robots since 2022, and initial deployments showed that fuel savings could be up to ten times greater
Montra Electric, the clean mobility arm of the Murugappa Group, has introduced the Rhino 5538 EV 4×2 TT, a 55-tonne electric truck, at its manufacturing facility in Manesar, Haryana. The company also rolled out battery swapping technology for the Rhino truck series and inaugurated what it described as India’s first all-women monitored automated battery plant.
TUI Cruises, the joint venture between TUI Group and Royal Caribbean Cruises, has confirmed an order with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for two new cruise ships equipped with dual-fuel engines. The contract replaces a memorandum of agreement signed in March 2025 that had outlined the construction of two vessels for Marella Cruises. Fincantieri reported that under
Isa Logistics has announced the launch of its electric vehicle (EV) integration program, aimed at transitioning part of its transport fleet to electric mobility. The initiative comes as India’s commercial EV market is projected to expand at an annual rate of more than 40 percent through 2030, supported by government incentives and advances in battery
Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) has carried out Korea’s first methanol bunkering for a dual-fuel bulk carrier, marking a new step in the country’s alternative marine fuel adoption. The operation took place on September 28 at Ulsan Port. The development follows Ulsan Port’s earlier methanol bunkering demonstrations for container ships in 2023 and 2024. With this
CMA CGM has received the 2025 Green Marine Europe label, reaffirming its participation in the European maritime industry’s voluntary environmental certification program. The announcement came during the Green Shipping Industry Day in Brussels on 24 September 2025, where Green Marine Europe presented its 2024 performance report. Green Marine Europe Program Launched in 2020, Green Marine
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), representing more than 80 percent of the global merchant fleet, has opened a new representative office in Singapore. The office, established with the support of the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA), is located in the central business district and will function as a regional hub. According to ICS, its focus
Nuclear energy should be considered a serious candidate for the maritime industry’s decarbonization strategy, according to American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Christopher J. Wiernicki. Speaking at a maritime event in Athens, Greece, Wiernicki said: “Nuclear energy is no longer a distant possibility for maritime applications, it is emerging as a
Hy2gen Nordic AS, a subsidiary of renewable hydrogen producer Hy2gen, has received zoning approval for the Iverson renewable ammonia facility at the Birkeland industrial site in Sauda, Norway. The municipal council’s decision clears the way for further development of the project, which aims to supply low-emission fuel for the maritime sector while creating new industrial
Patna is preparing to introduce its first electric water metro service later this year, bringing the Bihar capital in line with cities like Mumbai and Goa that have embraced modern urban water transport. The project promises to ease congestion, cut emissions, and offer a unique tourism experience along the Ganga. The proposed 21-kilometre corridor will