Ports & Maritime Brief: 2026-06-25 (Thursday)

ICTSI’s Rio Brasil terminal bolsters capacity with STS cranes

WorldCargo News · 2026-06-24 09:54

ICTSI's Rio Brasil Terminal is adding new ship-to-shore cranes to lift container-handling capacity at the Brazilian facility, part of the operator's wider terminal build-out.

Why is this an opportunity for P&M: new STS cranes at ICTSI Rio Brasil — attach point for crane cable-reel / Panzerbelt electrification scope at a key global operator.

RSGT Bangladesh welcomes STS cranes

WorldCargo News · 2026-06-24 09:54

Red Sea Gateway Terminal's Bangladesh operation has taken delivery of new ship-to-shore cranes as it builds out container-handling capacity in a fast-growing South Asian market.

Why is this an opportunity for P&M: new STS cranes at RSGT Bangladesh — crane cable-reel and busbar electrification attach point in a growth market.

Port of Long Beach reports strong May volumes, outlines US$1.05bn budget

WorldCargo News · 2026-06-24 09:54

The Port of Long Beach has set out a US$1.05bn budget alongside strong May container volumes, funding a multi-year capital programme at the CARB-regulated US West Coast gateway.

Why is this an opportunity for P&M: POLB's $1.05bn capex plan plus CARB at-berth rules point to shore-power and electrification scope at a major US gateway.

Trieste tenders PPP for Phase 1 of new Molo VIII pier

EU TED · 2026-06-25 00:00

The Port of Trieste has tendered a public-private partnership to design, build, maintain and operate Phase 1 of its new Molo VIII pier — a major greenfield pier development at the northern Adriatic hub.

Why is this an opportunity for P&M: greenfield pier PPP at a major Adriatic hub — early-stage opening for crane electrification, shore power and MoorMaster scope.

DP World expands EV trial

GreenPort · 2026-06-24 10:30

DP World is expanding a trial of electric vehicles across its terminal operations, scaling up battery-powered handling equipment at a top-tier global operator.

Why is this an opportunity for P&M: DP World scaling electric terminal vehicles — charging-and-plug-in opportunity for the fleet at a top-10 customer.

Port of Chancay expands Asia–Latin America trade links

Port Technology International · 2026-06-24 10:03

Cosco-backed Port of Chancay in Peru is expanding its Asia–Latin America trade links, deepening throughput and activity at the new Pacific-coast gateway.

Why is this an opportunity for P&M: Chancay is a MoorMaster Pacific-corridor target site where growth deepens the case for automated-mooring engagement.

Dachan Bay trucks drive China green push

GreenPort · 2026-06-24 10:30

Shenzhen's Dachan Bay terminal is deploying electric trucks as part of China's port-decarbonization push, replacing diesel drayage at the box facility.

Why is this an opportunity for P&M: electric drayage at Dachan Bay signals port-vehicle charging demand in China's terminal-electrification wave.

AD Ports Group raises stake in Global Feeder Shipping to 81%

WorldCargo News · 2026-06-24 12:20 paywalled

AD Ports Group has acquired an additional 30% stake in container feeder operator Global Feeder Shipping for AED 1.1bn (US$300m), lifting its holding to 81% as the Abu Dhabi group consolidates its feeder network.

Why it matters for P&M: AD Ports deepens control of its feeder network — a consolidating Gulf port-and-logistics group whose terminal capex we track.

MSC Cruises, MEYER WERFT continue negotiations for four cruise ships

MarineLink (Maritime Reporter) · 2026-06-24 14:04

MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft confirmed they are continuing negotiations over a major contract for four next-generation cruise ships, plus two options, at the German yard.

Why it matters for P&M: a four-ship MSC cruise newbuild programme would feed marine-propulsion slipring and cruise-terminal shore-power demand over the coming years.

PTP turns to Siemens to accelerate digital transformation

WorldCargo News · 2026-06-24 09:54

Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia's main transhipment hub, has signed a strategic partnership with Siemens to accelerate its digital transformation.

Why it matters for P&M: Siemens deepening its footprint at the PTP hub — an integrator relationship worth watching for downstream electrification scope.

Volkswagen strikes US$8.4bn deal to sell majority stake in Everllence

Riviera — Business & Finance · 2026-06-25 01:57

Volkswagen has agreed an ~US$8.4bn deal to sell a majority stake in its engine division Everllence — the former MAN Energy Solutions — to Bain Capital.

RoPax vessels to lead Europe’s charge to electric corridors

Riviera — Hybrid Electric & Fuel Cells · 2026-06-24 13:33

A Riviera analysis argues RoPax vessels will lead Europe's shift to electric shipping corridors, mapping where short-sea ferry routes can credibly go battery-electric.