Ports & Harbours
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NewsCould floating nuclear ignite an energy revolution?
Floating Nuclear Power Plants (FNPPs) are poised to deliver gigawatt-scale output — potentially supplying almost an entire nation’s power demand – under designs unveiled by UK maritime technology firm Core Power.
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News‘Technological rat race’ among obstacles in offshore wind: report
A new white paper released by the Port of Rotterdam says offshore wind is going to be vital in shouldering a share of the burden of energy needs.
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NewsABP unveils latest large ports spending
Associated British Ports has unveiled the latest tranche of a major capital spending programme at its five ports in South Wales.
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NewsRotterdam plans new terminal for offshore wind
The Port of Rotterdam intends to build 835 metres of quay to accommodate ‘the latest generation’ of offshore wind installation vessels.
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NewsFinland launches first industrial-scale offshore CCS scheme
Finland has joined the Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) wave, announcing plans to kick off its first industrial-scale project at the Port of Helsinki.
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NewsSvitzer targets charging infrastructure in port
Svitzer has partnered with Net Zero Marine to accelerate shore power and charging infrastructure across European ports
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NewsBuilding begins on £200m (€228m) UK freight terminal
Work is set to begin on a new multi-million-pound freight ferry terminal in eastern England following investment by Stena Line and Associated British Ports.
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NewsThessaloniki Pier 6 expansion begins
The Port of Thessaloniki has begun a €195.6 million Pier 6 expansion, boosting capacity and regional trade connectivity
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NewsEU injects millions into green transport
Funding, delivered through the Connecting Europe Facility, targets major upgrades to port infrastructure, airports and road networks
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NewsVan Oord expands coastal protection portfolio
Van Oord has agreed to buy a business that makes interlocking concrete armour units for protecting shorelines, ports and marine infrastructure.
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NewsBelfast Harbour to power offshore wind growth
Belfast Harbour’s D1 terminal will be transformed into a key base for assembly and marshalling of wind turbine handling operations
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News£Multi-million development agreed for Liverpool port
Peel Ports will spend £10 million (€11.3 million) on completely redeveloping a terminal at one of the northwest of England’s biggest ports.
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NewsWATCH: Croatia completes first phase of €600m port transformation
More than 300 people witnessed the opening of the Rijeka Gateway, Croatia’s €600 million new container terminal, on Wednesday.
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NewsSkandia Gateway Project delayed by dredging costs
Works to turn Sweden’s largest port into one that can accept the world’s largest ships have been stalled because of dredging costs.
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NewsPorts of Normandy leads funding demands for forgotten ports
Ports of Normandy officials led calls for more EU funding at a European Parliament conference last week, saying its harbours and ports needed full recognition in any future European ports strategy.
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NewsPort electrification charged up by UK’s largest battery
The UK’s largest battery storage system (BESS) will provide electric power to ports in the north of England with the first switch-on expected in 2028.
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NewsNew 430m quay for Denmark’s largest commercial port
Denmark’s largest commercial port will be upgraded with a new 430m quay to finish off its new terminal after some years in the making.
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NewsØrsted to develop North English port as wind hub
The northern English Port of Tyne says Danish energy giant Ørsted will develop up to thousands of square metres which will be fundamental in building Hornsea 3, part of the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
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NewsPort of Tyne upgrades for offshore wind and manufacturing
The northern English Port of Tyne is spending £150 million (€173 million) on upgrades to its port to support the offshore wind industry and other manufacturing.
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NewsMajor shore power infrastructure in place at Kiel
The German Port of Kiel has completed the installation of one of the biggest shore power supply systems in Europe.
