Ports & Maritime Brief: 2026-06-13 (Saturday)

Svitzer selects electric TRAnsverse tugs for future port operations

Riviera — Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells · 2026-06-12 11:00

Svitzer has selected electric TRAnsverse tugs for future port operations; its head of innovation and group operations, Thomas Bangslund, set out the rationale for taking the electrification route on the new tugs.

Why is this an opportunity for P&M: a major global tug operator commits to electric newbuilds — charging-infrastructure opening as the fleet rolls out.

HaiSea Marine Awards Contracts for Escort Vessel, Terminal Tugboats

MarineLink (Maritime Reporter) · 2026-06-12 20:34

HaiSea Marine is expanding its fleet on British Columbia's North Coast, ordering one new escort tug from Sanmar Shipyards (Türkiye) plus two terminal tugboats. HaiSea already operates one of the world's first fully electric harbour-tug fleets.

Why is this an opportunity for P&M: fleet expansion by a pioneering electric-tug operator — tug charging opening if newbuilds are battery-electric.

Norwegian Shipping Group Orders Two Electric Short-Sea Container Vessels

The Maritime Executive · 2026-06-12 18:41

Norway's maritime investment group Eitzen is moving ahead with plans to build two electric short-sea container vessels, which it says will modernize its short-sea operations.

Why is this an opportunity for P&M: e-container-vessel order points to shore-side charging demand at the Norwegian short-sea ports they will serve.

Steinweg orders electric reachstackers from Kalmar

WorldCargo News · 2026-06-12 10:15

Terminal logistics operator C. Steinweg has ordered electric reachstackers from Kalmar, adding battery-electric handling equipment to its terminal fleet.

Why is this an opportunity for P&M: electric reachstackers at a terminal operator — depot charging-infrastructure opening for our charging/plug-in line.

Rotterdam targets perishable cargo

WorldCargoNews · 2026-06-12 15:04 paywalled

The Port of Rotterdam is developing a new 38-hectare terminal at the Rotterdam Food Hub to handle growing agrifood and perishable cargo flows.

Why is this an opportunity for P&M: greenfield Rotterdam terminal build — early opening for crane-electrification, reefer power and shore-power scope.

APM Terminals inaugurates Brazil’s first fully electrified container terminal

WorldCargoNews · 2026-06-12 15:00 paywalled

APM Terminals has inaugurated its new Suape container terminal at the Port of Suape in Pernambuco, north-east Brazil — described as the country's first fully electrified container terminal — completing a US$350m investment to expand the region's role in global trade.

Why it matters for P&M: a top-10 customer brings Brazil's first fully electrified container terminal online — signals APMT electrification appetite and follow-on phases.

Port of Salalah signs deal with Omantel for private 5G rollout

WorldCargo News · 2026-06-12 10:15

The Port of Salalah has signed an agreement with Omantel for a private 5G network rollout across the terminal, supporting digitalization and automation of port operations.

Why it matters for P&M: Salalah is an operational MoorMaster reference site; a private-5G automation upgrade signals continued modernization at a Cavotec beachhead.

Port of Long Beach Posts Third-Busiest May on Record as Imports Surge 40%

gCaptain · 2026-06-12 21:39

The Port of Long Beach handled 842,030 TEU in May — its third-busiest May on record and a sharp rebound from the tariff-driven slowdown, with imports up 40%.

Norwegian Budget Includes Money to Construct World’s First Ship Tunnel

The Maritime Executive · 2026-06-12 22:18

Norway's new government budget restored funding to build the Stad Ship Tunnel, set to become the world's first tunnel for seagoing vessels.

Nereida Energy Raises Over $3M to Expand Maritime Battery Tech Business

MarineLink (Maritime Reporter) · 2026-06-12 11:16

Norwegian maritime-battery company Nereida Energy raised $3.3m (NOK 32m) in a private placement backed by Grieg, Eviny, Nysnø and Nye Aasen to expand its vessel-battery business.

Tugboat to be fitted with hydrogen fuel cells in Singapore

Riviera — Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells · 2026-06-12 09:00

A Singapore project will fit hydrogen fuel cells to a harbour tugboat, pushing the boundaries for green-fuelled harbour vessels.

U.S., Iran Near Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz After Months of War

gCaptain · 2026-06-12 21:30

The US and Iran signaled that a deal to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is close, with an initial agreement expected within days after months of tanker-trade disruption.