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DTF and PMAC signed an agreement to collaborate on the decarbonisation of Global / Caribbean Island Ports
Featured · Press release23 Oct 2026DTF and PMAC signed an agreement to collaborate on the decarbonisation of Global / Caribbean Island PortsDTF and PMAC have signed an agreement on shore power, port electrification and maritime decarbonisation, building on Caribbean participation at DTF 2026 in Malta.
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Port Pulse 02 results: 50% say ports should plan ferry charging berth by berth, 35% ports, operators and grid route by route, 15% Brussels, 0% member states
Shore power8 Nov 2026Who maps the charger for the ferry? Half the industry says the port
Port of Los Angeles crew connecting a shore power cable to a vessel at berth
Industry8 Nov 2026Port of Los Angeles 2025 inventory: NOx lowest since 2005, 14% zero emission equipment
Electric internal terminal vehicles at DP World's Jebel Ali Port in Dubai
Port infrastructure8 Nov 2026DP World targets all electric Jebel Ali fleet by 2030 as AD Ports maps US$636 million plan
The City of Toronto's new electric ferry Lady of the Quays at its launch at the Damen shipyard in Galați, Romania, on 27 May 2026
Electric vessels7 Nov 2026Toronto's first electric Island ferry Lady of the Quays due by December 2026
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Transport Malta and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings sign a shore power agreement at DTF 2026 in VallettaEditor's Pick·Industry
Malta signs its fourth PPA as cruise traffic reaches a recordMalta welcomed 999,510 cruise passengers in 2025. TM's fourth shore power agreement, signed with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings at DTF 2026, adds another operator to Valletta's grid connection25 Oct 2026
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The San Francisco Ferry Building on the Embarcadero, home of the Downtown San Francisco Ferry Terminal, with the Bay Bridge behindPort infrastructure
San Francisco Bay Ferry lays keel for first 5 MW ferry charging floatJT Marine has laid the keel for San Francisco Bay Ferry's first charging float: 5 MW, 8 to 12 minute charges, US$47 million for two floats.7 Nov 2026
Delegates seated in the main hall of the International Maritime Organization during a Marine Environment Protection Committee sessionOpinion
IEMA calls for IMO carbon revenue to fund global port electrificationIEMA president Adrià Jover says IMO Net-Zero Framework revenue of US$10 to 15 billion a year should fund port electrification in developing economies.7 Nov 2026
Mobile shore power cable unit and crew alongside a cruise ship at the Palacrociere terminal in Savona during connection testsShore power
Savona puts its €10.1 million cruise shore power plant to the testShip to shore connection tests are under way at Savona's Palacrociere cruise terminal, where a €10.1 million Onshore Power Supply plant nears commissioning.6 Nov 2026
Circular Ocean Sun floating solar membranes on the sea beside a tropical island resortIndustry
Canopy Power and FSC plan more than 50 MW of floating solar across Australia on Ocean Sun technologyCanopy Power and Floating Solutions Consulting are teaming up on more than 10 floating solar microgrids in Australia, about 50 MW over three years, with first construction in 2027.4 Nov 2026
ShoreLink RoRoLink shore power frame with cables connected to the side of the ferry Norröna at Seyðisfjörður, IcelandShore power
Norröna plugs in at Seyðisfjörður as Iceland's ferry port switches on shore powerSmyril Line's Norröna now switches off its engines at Seyðisfjörður, saving 7 to 8 tonnes of fuel and up to 26 tonnes of CO2 a week on Iceland's renewable power.4 Nov 2026
Container ship alongside a port terminal with ship to shore cranesIndustry
Lloyd's Register launches Supply Chain Resilience service to keep cargo moving when trade routes failLR Advisory has launched a Supply Chain Resilience service at the IAPH World Ports Conference in London, helping ports and governments plan alternative routes before disruption hits.4 Nov 2026
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Aerial rendering of Roberts Bank Terminal 2, a three berth container terminal next to the existing Roberts Bank terminals in Delta, British ColumbiaIndustry
Ottawa fast tracks Roberts Bank Terminal 2, Vancouver's C$5.9 billion container expansionCanada has listed Roberts Bank Terminal 2 as a project of national interest, aiming to open the C$5.9 billion, three berth container terminal in 2035, four years earlier than planned.2 Nov 2026
Rendering of the redeveloped Manhattan Cruise Terminal with three cruise ships at its berths on the Hudson RiverShore power
New York plans shore power for all three berths at the new Manhattan Cruise TerminalNYCEDC is working with Con Edison to bring shore power to all three berths of the redeveloped Manhattan Cruise Terminal, which will host ships of up to 8,000 passengers.2 Nov 2026
Cruise ships berthed at Port Charlottetown on Prince Edward IslandShore power
Charlottetown gets up to C$14.3 million to bring shore power to its cruise portOttawa is investing up to C$14.3 million to install shore power at Port Charlottetown, adding Prince Edward Island to the Canada and New England cruise ports that let ships plug in.1 Nov 2026
Rendering of the Estonian State Fleet's battery electric ferry for the Virtsu to Kuivastu crossingIndustry
Estonia's first fully electric ferry passes model tests, beating its contract speedModel tests in Germany show the Estonian State Fleet's new battery ferry for Virtsu to Kuivastu reaching 14 knots against a 12 knot design speed, with energy use inside contract limits.31 Oct 2026
Shore power cable connected to a container ship at the container terminal in the Port of AarhusShore power
Aarhus plugs in its first container ship, a first for DenmarkEimskip's Dettifoss took about 6.5 MWh from shore at Aarhus in the first test of Denmark's first shore power plant for container ships. Daily operation starts in January 2027.31 Oct 2026
Aerial view of the Port of Québec with a cruise ship alongside the cruise wharf below Old QuébecShore power
Port of Québec will plug in cruise ships and cargo vessels from 2028The Port of Québec is building shore power at its cruise wharf and at a cargo wharf, the first cargo berth on the St. Lawrence to offer it, with both ready from autumn 2028.31 Oct 2026
Port Pulse results: 73% say only about half of TEN-T ports will be ready for AFIR 2030; 0% think most will make it, 55% say the grid breaks first, 40% want the risk sharedShore power
Europe's shore power deadline has a credibility problem73% of PortPulse voters expect only about half of TEN-T ports to meet the AFIR 2030 shore power deadline, and nobody expects most to make it. The grid and the money, not the plug, are where it breaks.30 Oct 2026
European Energy and Greenfield Global executives shake hands at the signing of their e-methanol joint ventureIndustry
European Energy and Greenfield Global form joint venture for 48,000 tonne e-methanol plant in QuébecEuropean Energy and Greenfield Global are setting up a joint company to build a 48,000 tonne a year e-methanol plant near Montréal, using biogenic CO2 from an ethanol distillery and Québec hydropower.29 Oct 2026
Offshore supply vessels at the quays of Fjord Base in Florø, NorwayShore power
Fjord Base puts shore power on all nine quays onto one energy platformNorway's largest supply base by area has connected the shore power on all nine of its quays in Florø to the Fjuel platform, automating billing and giving it live data on every connection.29 Oct 2026
The battery electric ferry China Zorrilla, powered by the world's largest marine battery system, on the Río de la PlataIndustry
The world's largest ship battery, powered by Corvus, is now in service: 41 MWh powers China ZorrillaChina Zorrilla now crosses the Río de la Plata on more than 41 MWh of batteries, four times larger than any battery system before it in commercial maritime service.28 Oct 2026
A Carnival Corporation cruise ship at seaIndustry
Carnival beat its 2030 emissions target five years early. Waste heat is nextCarnival Corporation cut greenhouse gas intensity 20% against 2019 by 2025, hitting its 2030 goal early. It now targets 25% by 2029, with waste heat recovery the next big lever.27 Oct 2026
Genoa's historic port with the former Enel power station near the Lanterna and the cruise and ferry berthsShore power
Genoa weighs an LNG power plant at the old Enel site to run its cold ironingGenoa's port authority is studying a gas power plant on the former Enel coal site, fed by LNG brought in by sea, to supply cold ironing and district heating as port demand heads past 1.7 TWh a year.27 Oct 2026
ABS and HD KSOE representatives at the ceremony marking Concept Verification of a breakerless MVDC power system for shipsIndustry
ABS completes Concept Verification of HD Hyundai's 30 MW breakerless MVDC power systemABS has recognised HD KSOE and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for completing the Concept Verification stage of its New Technology Qualification for a 30 MW breakerless MVDC power system for large ships.27 Oct 2026
Plug's shore charging facility in the Lysefjord with Rødne's electric ferry Rygerlys alongsideShore power
Plug opens Lysefjord charging hub, the first to use the Megawatt Charging System at seaPlug has opened a 2 MW charging facility in the Lysefjord for Rødne's new electric ferry Rygerlys, with battery storage and the first maritime use of the MCS charging standard.27 Oct 2026
Rendering of the SWITCH-150, a 150 passenger hydrogen fuel cell electric ferry designed by Incat CrowtherIndustry
SWITCH Maritime secures Coast Guard design basis for New York hydrogen ferryThe US Coast Guard has agreed the design basis for the SWITCH-150, a 150 passenger hydrogen fuel cell electric ferry planned for the Brooklyn Navy Yard.26 Oct 2026
Representatives of Shell, GTT and Lloyd's Register at the launch of the 200,000 m³ hybrid electric LNG carrier projectIndustry
Lloyd's Register, Shell and GTT study a 200,000 m³ hybrid electric LNG carrierShell, GTT and Lloyd's Register have launched a joint development project for a 200,000 m³ LNG carrier concept combining hybrid electric propulsion with GTT's NEXT1 containment.26 Oct 2026
Transport Malta and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings sign a shore power agreement at DTF 2026 in VallettaEditor's Pick·Industry
Malta signs its fourth PPA as cruise traffic reaches a recordMalta welcomed 999,510 cruise passengers in 2025. TM's fourth shore power agreement, signed with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings at DTF 2026, adds another operator to Valletta's grid connection25 Oct 2026
NatPower Marine makes the case for battery backed port power in the UKIndustry
NatPower Marine makes the case for battery backed port power in the UKNatPower Marine says UK ports need privately financed shore power backed by battery storage, and a grid and pricing framework that treats ports as energy hubs.24 Oct 2026
Maersk Family Fund to Take Control of Malta's Valletta Gateway TerminalsIndustry
Maersk Family Fund to Take Control of Malta's Valletta Gateway TerminalsA fund in the A.P. Moller Group is buying Portek, and with it control of Valletta Gateway Terminals. What changes for the Grand Harbour, and what does not.23 Oct 2026
Island Hopping, by Cable: Menorca's Third Link to MallorcaIndustry
Island Hopping, by Cable: Menorca's Third Link to MallorcaRed Eléctrica has picked Nexans for a new 82 km cable from Mallorca to Menorca. The real story is an island grid learning to share power instead of burning it.22 Oct 2026
The 24,000 TEU Club: Fact Checking the World's Largest Container ShipsIndustry
The 24,000 TEU Club: Fact Checking the World's Largest Container ShipsMSC Irina still holds the record at 24,346 TEU. DTF checked the largest ship of ten major carriers: the size race has stalled, and the fuel race has begun.22 Oct 2026
The Utility Trap: Who Carries the Risk When Europe's Ports Plug In?Industry
The Utility Trap: Who Carries the Risk When Europe's Ports Plug In?Launched at DTF 2026, EOPSA's new paper warns that port authorities are becoming electricity utilities by default, and asks Europe to allocate the risk.20 Oct 2026
AYK Battery Deal for Svitzer's Electric Tugs Puts Harbour Charging in FocusIndustry
AYK Battery Deal for Svitzer's Electric Tugs Puts Harbour Charging in FocusAYK Energy will supply 4,838 kWh battery systems for four electric Svitzer tugs. The bigger story is what fully electric towage asks of the port.20 Oct 2026
EOPSA holds its first in-person board meeting at DTF 2026Conference
EOPSA holds its first in-person board meeting at DTF 2026DTF 2026 began with a significant first: the European Onshore Power Supply Association (EOPSA) held its first-ever in-person board meeting at the event.15 Oct 2026
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