Container terminal owner and operator Modern Terminals and energy company CLPe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop an electrification roadmap and explore low-carbon solutions for container port operations of Modern Terminals in Hong Kong. Under the MoU, CLPe and Modern Terminals will combine their expertise in energy infrastructure and port operations to develop a ‘holistic approach to port electrification and green transformation’, the companies said in a joint statement issued today (13 October). CLPe will support Modern Terminals’ decarbonisation strategy and long-term sustainability goals by exploring onshore power systems for container vessels, as well as battery-swapping […]

Bibby Marine launched the Staffordshire – its first electric commissioning service operation vessel (eCSOV) – at the Armon Shipyard in Vigo, Spain, on Saturday (10 October). In a statement issued today (12 October), Jonathan Lewis, Group CEO at Bibby Line Group, said: ‘This is not just another vessel entering the water; it is a game-changing step towards cleaner, smarter and more efficient offshore operations. It shows what can be achieved when vision is matched by delivery – bringing together new technology, maritime expertise and a team committed to making change happen.’ Nigel Quinn, CEO at Bibby Marine, added: ‘Bibby has […]

Oslo-listed Höegh Autoliners has announced it has plugged into shore power in Europe for the first time. The operation saw the 2026-built pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) Höegh Starlight – the seventh in the company’s 12-strong Aurora-Class series of vessels – hook up to onshore electricity in Zeebrugge, Belgium, the company said in a social media post today (2 October). In addition to being the company’s first European cold ironing connection, it also marked its first such operation using 11kV. ‘This milestone would not have been possible without the dedication and perseverance of our onboard team, together with the […]