Tag: ports

Yara Clean Ammonia and Cepsa announced that they have agreed on a strategic partnership to set up the first clean hydrogen maritime corridor between the ports of Algeciras and Rotterdam for the decarbonization of European industry and maritime transport.

The Ports of Stockholm and the Freeport of Riga Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work on a joint application for EU funding to reduce the impact of port activities on the environment.

The Cruise Division of MSC Group report that recently took delivery on its second LNG-fueled cruise ship and after a demonstration trip using bio-LNG is setting the pathway to transition to the fuel while also expanding its commitment to shore power to support ports as they invest in the capability.

World Energy GH2 is pressing ahead with plans to produce and ship green hydrogen and green ammonia to global markets with the acquisition of the Port of Stephenville on the west coast of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The World Port Climate Action Program (WPCAP) will be extended with a new focus on shore power, new fuels and green shipping corridors, agreed CEOs and leaders of 12 leading ports at a meeting in Rotterdam.

On 30th May, a fishing vessel sunk after colliding with a pilot boat on the James River at the Port of Virginia.

The Port of Gothenburg has signed a sister port agreement with the Port of Shenzhen to strengthen cooperation between the ports on sustainable transport, volume growth, and new technology.

After the devastating impact of Typhoon Mawar on 24th May, U.S. Coast Guard working to restore services. The initial damage assessment shows a broad impact on the maritime resources.

Edward X. McNamara, President & CEO of Armada Risk Partners, a Cleveland-based insurance broker, notes that, in the post-covid era, the insurance industry is more complex and risk averse than ever. Armada insures ports worldwide from an increasing number of risks such as extreme weather, ship collisions with port infrastructure and cyber attack.

Egypt signed on Sunday, 14th May, a joint development agreement with Norway’s Scatec to establish the country’s first green methanol production project in Damietta Port.