Ports & Maritime Brief: 2026-06-18 (Thursday)

DP World Targets U.S. Container Market Through Deal with Corpus Christi

The Maritime Executive · 2026-06-17 21:15

Global ports operator DP World is in exclusive negotiations to enter the U.S. container terminal business via a deal at the Port of Corpus Christi — its first American container play in two decades. The move would re-establish a U.S. footprint for a top-tier global operator with an active electrification and automation agenda.

Why is this an opportunity for P&M: DP World's U.S. container re-entry via Corpus Christi opens early-stage crane-electrification and shore-power scope at a top-tier operator.

ABB secures contract for two battery-electric tugs at India's JNPA

Shorize · 2026-06-18 06:30

ABB has been contracted by Cochin Shipyard Limited to supply power and propulsion systems for two battery-electric harbour tugs destined for India's Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), extending zero-emission tug deployment in South Asia.

Why is this an opportunity for P&M: Two battery-electric tugs ordered for India's JNPA — shore-side charging infrastructure follows the vessel order in a fast-growing market.

LTO batteries selected for hybrid-electric high-speed ropax ferry

Riviera — Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells · 2026-06-17 16:04

A 650-passenger, 120-car high-speed RoPax ferry under construction at Incat Tasmania will carry batteries supporting full-electric and hybrid propulsion modes for zero- and reduced-emission operation.

Why is this an opportunity for P&M: A battery/hybrid RoPax newbuild at Incat — shore-side charging follows the vessel order; early e-vessel-charging fit.

Tersan launches final hull in Norled's record-breaking ferry quartet

Shippax · 2026-06-17 09:30

Turkey's Tersan Shipyard has launched the final hull in a four-vessel newbuild series for Norwegian ferry operator Norled, completing the quartet ahead of entry into service.

Why is this an opportunity for P&M: Norled's four-vessel newbuild programme completes — the Norwegian e-ferry operator's fleet renewal pulls shore-side charging demand.

APM Terminals advances electrification strategy at SIL Barcelona

Shorize · 2026-06-18 06:30

APM Terminals Spanish Gateways presented its decarbonisation roadmap at SIL Barcelona 2026, with over €156 million invested across its Spanish terminal network. The strategy covers equipment electrification and adaptation for megaships.

Why is this an opportunity for P&M: APM Terminals committed €156M to electrify its Spanish gateways — equipment-electrification and shore-power packages at a top customer.

Port of Rotterdam launches market consultation for shore-power data platform

TenderNed · 2026-06-18 04:24

The Port of Rotterdam Authority has opened a market consultation for a shore-power ('walstroom') data platform, an early procurement step in its expanding onshore-power-supply programme.

Why is this an opportunity for P&M: Rotterdam's shore-power data-platform consultation signals an expanding OPS programme — early engagement at a flagship port.

Mobile shore power deployed at Port of Rotterdam cruise terminal

Shorize · 2026-06-18 06:30

Rotterdam has installed the igus iMSPO Cruise, a remote-controlled shore-power socket unit that travels the full quay length to meet vessels at any berth. The grid-connected, river-cooled system eliminates diesel auxiliary use at the cruise terminal.

Why it matters for P&M: Competitor igus has landed a mobile shore-power reference at Rotterdam's cruise terminal — a visible OPS win on Cavotec's home turf.

Hormuz reopens under US-Iran deal amid uncertainty over future transit fees

Splash247 · 2026-06-18 05:41

Confirming the near-deal reported in yesterday's brief, the US and Iran have signed an interim agreement reopening the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days, with no transit tolls for an initial period; implementation and longer-term fee terms remain uncertain.

DNV: shore power shifts to a mainstream operational and regulatory issue

Shorize · 2026-06-18 06:30

A DNV analysis finds only 4% of the world fleet is fitted with higher-voltage shore power — led by cruise and container segments — and estimates shore power could cut roughly 29 million tonnes of CO₂, about 5.6% of fleet fuel use during port stays.