Fincantieri has officially laid the keel for Viking Libra, the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, at its Ancona shipyard in Italy. Scheduled to enter service in December 2026, the vessel marks the 14th ocean-going newbuild for Viking Ocean Cruises. Engineered with sustainability at the forefront, Viking Libra will be equipped with a hydrogen propulsion system and advanced fuel-cell
DP World has strengthened operations at the Mundra International Container Terminal (MICT) with the addition of a new state-of-the-art quay crane and three electric Rubber-Tyre Gantry Cranes (e-RTGCs), reinforcing Gujarat’s position as a key trade hub. The new quay crane—capable of handling vessels up to 22 rows across—equips Mundra to serve some of the world’s
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Net-Zero Framework, agreed in April 2025, is set for a vote on adoption in October. The framework includes a new fuel standard for ships and a global pricing mechanism for emissions, intended to accelerate the industry’s transition toward zero emissions. The proposal has generated strong reactions across the shipping sector.
Mormugao Port has become the first accredited green port in India under the Green Port Certification Programme. The announcement was made by Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) Chairman N. Vinodkumar at a roadshow ahead of India Maritime Week 2025. The certification comes a year after Mormugao became the first Indian port to offer incentives and tariff discounts
Hydrogen fuel cell power systems integrator Genevos has signed a letter of intent with India’s SSBI Group and its division SSB Green Enviro to collaborate on large-scale hydrogen solutions for the maritime sector. The partnership targets the development and deployment of more than 50 hydrogen-powered vessels in India over the next decade. Genevos will provide
DNV has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) to HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HD HMD) for the design of an ammonia dual-fuel medium gas carrier (MGC) with a forward accommodation layout. The AiP was handed over at Gastech 2025 to D.J. Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Initial Design Division and Detailed Design Division
Hanwha Power Systems, part of South Korea’s Hanwha Group, has received an approval in principle from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its ammonia fuel gas turbine conversion design for 174,000 cbm LNG carriers. The approval followed ABS’s review of core engineering documentation, including the process flow diagram, operation and control philosophy, equipment list,
As global logistics leaders race to decarbonise road freight, DHL has taken a notable step forward with the deployment of an Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV), developed in collaboration with Scania. This hybrid electric truck, equipped with a backup generator to extend operational range, was tested over 100 days between DHL parcel centers in Berlin
DNV’s latest Maritime Forecast to 2050 indicates that global shipping is entering a new stage in its energy transition, marked by investment decisions, greater fleet preparedness, and regulatory momentum. With the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Net-Zero Framework approved but awaiting adoption in October, shipowners are beginning to move from planning to implementation. The number of
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, addressed the 65th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) today, outlining the government’s roadmap for sustainable mobility. “As world’s 3rd largest automobile industry, India needs to focus on providing comfortable public transportation. We will maintain global alignment on BS7 and CAFE