DTF Maritime News8 articles
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Port electrification does not stop at the ship. Cranes, tugs, mooring systems and yard equipment are moving to batteries and grid power too.
Terminal equipment, cranes, tugs and mooring8 articles
IndustryAYK 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
IndustryCavotec Makes RTG Crane Electrification a Modular Battery QuestionCavotec’s modular BESS approach for RTGs shows how terminals can reduce diesel use without waiting for every grid upgrade to arrive first.2 Sep 2026
IndustryDublin Port's MP2 Linkspan Shows How Ro-Ro Capacity Can Be Built for Cleaner TradeDublin Port's new Berth 53 linkspan turns a Ro-Ro upgrade into a wider lesson on capacity, EU funding and cleaner port infrastructure.
5 Aug 2026
IndustryCavotec PowerAccESS Shows Port Electrification Moving Behind the QuayCavotec's PowerAccESS brings battery power to port cranes, targeting diesel use during RTG block changes and hybrid operations.20 May 2026
IndustryHAROPA's Seine Corridor Funding Shows Shore Power Moving InlandHAROPA PORT will receive EUR 6.1 million in EU funding to electrify maritime and river terminals along the Seine corridor.19 May 2026
IndustryThe High-Voltage Tug-of-War: Svitzer and Kongsberg Electrify the Harbour’s Heavy LiftersSvitzer’s order of four full-electric Kongsberg-powered tugs signals a shift where zero-emission harbour towage is no longer a luxury, but a viable economic strategy for the 2030 green port era.7 May 2026
IndustryRobots on the Rope: AMS Unveils the Future of Autonomous Mooring in HarlingenThe Rope Picker Robot by AMS is set to revolutionize inland shipping, offering 60-second autonomous mooring and a 98% AI recognition rate for quayside bollards.5 May 2026
IndustryPrecision Mooring: Integrating Automated Stabilization into the Shore Power WorkflowOperational success of mega-container ships at the Port of Barcelona specifically involving vessels exceeding 16K TEU highlights a significant shift in how ports manage the ship-to-shore interface.3 Mar 2026