82 item(s) in the rolling archive matched to Michele Falasco’s coverage, newest first.
The Port of Dunkirk has started construction on a second container terminal, adding box-handling capacity on France's North Sea coast.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: a new French container terminal at build-out stage — early MoorMaster, shore-power and crane-cable-reel opening as quays come online.
APM Terminals' Maasvlakte II terminal at Rotterdam has doubled its profit after a difficult start-up period, according to WorldCargo News.
Why it matters for P&M: APM Terminals' Maasvlakte II swings to doubled profit — a healthier top-tier customer terminal underpins future capex.
Hutchison Ports' Port of Felixstowe has ordered a third batch of Westwell autonomous electric trucks, expanding its fleet to 100 units — reportedly the first deployment of its kind in Europe.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: Hutchison scales Felixstowe's electric autonomous trucks to 100 — port-vehicle charging opportunity at a key operator.
International Car Operators (ICO), part of NYK Group, has commissioned Belgium's first RoRo shore-power facility at Zeebrugge, powered by ICO's on-site wind farm; a NYK pure car and truck carrier was the first to plug in.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: Belgium's first RoRo shore-power berth is a new-application opening; follow-on ICO/NYK berths are addressable.
Autonomous-charging robotics firm Rocsys extended its Series A and flagged expanding port deployments, including the advanced-automation project at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II in Rotterdam.
Why it matters for P&M: Autonomous-charging robotics scaling at APMT Maasvlakte II is adjacent to Cavotec's automatic plug-in systems at a flagship account.
Dutch infrastructure agency Rijkswaterstaat has launched the R&D phase of its Power2Tow project, an innovation partnership tasking three consortia with developing zero-emission emergency-response towing vessel concepts — an early step toward replacing conventional emergency tugs with zero-emission designs.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: early-stage zero-emission tug R&D — a charging-infrastructure opening as Rijkswaterstaat's Power2Tow moves toward tender.
Marsa Maroc secured a 20-year extension of its TC3 container-terminal concession at the Port of Casablanca and announced a MAD 3bn (~$300m) plan to roughly double container capacity by 2030, with quay extension and cargo-handling upgrades.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: capex and a 20-year concession at a Morocco MoorMaster-corridor site open crane-electrification and mooring scope.
Brittany Ferries said it must sell two ships and close routes from late 2026, citing EU ETS costs and taxation pressure after more than 50 years of cross-Channel cargo and passenger service.
Why it matters for P&M: ETS economics are reshaping Channel ferry capacity — watch route consolidation effects on RoPax berth and mooring investment.
Zeebrugge plans shore power for cruise ships by 2027, supplying vessels directly at berth to cut diesel generator use at dock and meet EU at-berth requirements ahead of the AFIR deadline.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: Pre-procurement cruise OPS project — Cavotec AMP and cable management systems addressable before integrator award.
The first ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the new TiL–Marsa Maroc container terminal at Nador West Med, moving Morocco's second deep-water transhipment hub toward operational start-up.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: Morocco growth-corridor terminal ramping up — follow-on crane phases, electrification and mooring scope remain winnable.
The UK has extended its Emissions Trading Scheme to domestic shipping from 1 July, bringing cargo and passenger vessels of 5,000 gt and above into the carbon market. It applies to voyages between UK ports and to in-port activities including cargo operations, hotelling and movements within port.
Why it matters for P&M: UK ETS now prices in-port and domestic-voyage emissions, strengthening the business case for shore power at UK ports.
Hapag-Lloyd's Hanseatic Global Terminals agreed to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg and to double its stake in Tangier Med's TC3 terminal from 10% to 20%, subject to approvals.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: HGT raises stakes at Hamburg and Tangier Med, including a MoorMaster target corridor where berth upgrades matter.
Chinese supplier Weilong is providing cable-reel systems and commissioning support for eRTG cranes being delivered to Marsa Maroc, Morocco's leading ports and logistics operator.
Why it matters for P&M: Weilong is supplying Marsa Maroc eRTG cable reels, a direct competitive signal in crane electrification.
Caledonian Maritime Assets (CMAL), the Scottish ferry asset owner, has taken ownership of the remaining vessels under construction at Turkey's Cemre Marin Endustri to safeguard their delivery for west-coast island ferry routes.
Why it matters for P&M: CMAL secures its ferry-newbuild pipeline — a UK ferry asset owner active on shore power and fleet renewal worth keeping tracked.
Scotland's CMAL (Caledonian Maritime Assets) has issued a contract-award notice for a multi-lot framework to design, build and maintain standardised shore-power systems across its ferry network.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: CMAL shore-power framework just awarded — pursue sub-supply and multi-year call-off attach across the Scottish ferry network.
The first ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at Morocco's new Nador West Med port, marking progress in the greenfield deep-water terminal's build-out.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: Morocco's Nador West Med greenfield ramps up — crane-electrification, shore-power and MoorMaster scope across future berth phases.
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has rejected a call to restrict fossil-fuel handling at Europe's largest port.
Why it matters for P&M: Rotterdam's stance on fossil-fuel handling sets the energy-transition pace at Europe's largest port — a bellwether for electrification demand timing.
Associated British Ports and DP World are advancing parallel decarbonisation programmes in southern England, pairing port battery storage with electric-truck trials at Southampton.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: ABP and DP World decarbonisation trials at Southampton — a charging-and-plug-in opening for EV terminal vehicles and port battery storage.
The Port of Liverpool reports a more than 200% jump in fertiliser-import enquiries as Strait of Hormuz disruption pushes shippers to re-route supply chains.
Europe's largest ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at DP World's Southampton container terminal, the operator's latest capacity upgrade at the UK gateway.
Why it matters for P&M: Europe's largest STS cranes at DP World Southampton mark a major crane-investment cycle at a key Cavotec account.
International Car Operators (ICO), part of Japan's NYK Group, has begun commercial operations at Belgium's first shore-power facility for roll-on/roll-off vessels, at the Port of Zeebrugge, following a testing phase earlier this month.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: Belgium's first RoRo shore-power facility opens a car-carrier OPS wave Cavotec can target at sister NYK/ICO berths and AFIR-driven terminals.
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.
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.
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has written to tug operator Svitzer raising concern about mooring-line snapback risks to crew during towage operations.
Why it matters for P&M: renewed regulatory focus on mooring-line snapback risk strengthens the safety case for hands-free automated mooring (MoorMaster).
Royal Caribbean has held the keel-laying for its seventh Oasis-class cruise ship at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, for 2028 delivery. The Oasis class is among the world's largest cruise ships and runs on ABB Azipod podded propulsion.
Why it matters for P&M: a new Oasis-class newbuild sustains podded-propulsion slipring demand at ABB Azipod, where Cavotec is the incumbent slipring supplier.
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.
HTS Group's MS Letitia completed a fully autonomous voyage across Rotterdam from Maasvlakte's Amaliahaven to Waalhaven.
A joint feasibility study using the Port of Rotterdam as a case study finds that existing port safety and risk-management frameworks can be adapted to enable port calls by nuclear-powered feeder ships, and outlines the regulatory pathways required.
Why it matters for P&M: a key port authority is mapping rules for novel vessel classes — early read on Rotterdam's berth and safety frameworks.
CMA CGM has placed its first newbuild order with China's fast-rising Hengli Heavy Industry, joining MSC among the yard's key boxship clients, per Lloyd's List. The order extends the French line's diversification of its newbuilding yard base.
Why it matters for P&M: CMA CGM broadens its newbuild yard base to Hengli — orderbook growth shapes future ship-side shore-power spec demand.
Contargo has opened a charging station for heavy-duty electric trucks at its Bruay-sur-l'Escaut container terminal in northern France, extending terminal-side charging across its inland network.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: Truck-charging rollouts signal funded terminal electrification capex where Cavotec charging and plug-in systems fit.
Balaena has acquired APCL Group — including Cammell Laird, A&P Tyne and A&P Falmouth — consolidating UK ship repair and shipbuilding ahead of expected naval and commercial investment.
Exmar has taken delivery of the WinGD-powered Antwerpen, billed as the world's first oceangoing vessel designed to run on ammonia fuel.
CMA CGM has ordered eight container ships at China's Hengli Heavy Industry, per TradeWinds — a further extension of the French line's newbuild programme.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: European-line newbuilds — ship-side shore-power (AMP) scope where the line, not the yard, drives the buying decision.
GENMA has shipped ten electric RTGs to Marsa Maroc, advancing yard electrification at the Moroccan operator whose Casablanca terminal sits in the Morocco growth corridor.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: eRTG roll-out at Marsa Maroc — e-RTG charging and cable scope at a Morocco MoorMaster growth-corridor account.
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has named a new chief executive, per Port Strategy — a leadership change at Europe's second-largest container port.
Why it matters for P&M: new CEO at a top European port authority — strategic priorities behind Antwerp-Bruges' shore-power programme may shift.
A consortium facilitated by the Global Maritime Forum and RMI is establishing a green shipping corridor between the Port of Acu (Brazil) and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges to advance e-fuel production and transport.
Why it matters for P&M: a green corridor anchored at Antwerp-Bruges, a major customer port — such commitments tend to pull berth-electrification timelines forward.
GENMA has shipped 10 fully electric RTG cranes to Marsa Maroc, Morocco's main port operator, as the first batch of a 50-unit eRTG order placed last year.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: 40 more eRTGs to follow at Marsa Maroc, a Morocco-corridor target site — crane cable-reel and busbar scope for our lines.
CMA CGM is reported to be ordering a fresh series of eight container ships at China's Hengli Heavy Industry, extending the French carrier's newbuilding programme.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: CMA CGM newbuild boxships — on-ship shore-power connection scope with a European line where Cavotec is well positioned.
A consortium facilitated by the Global Maritime Forum and RMI will work to establish a green shipping corridor between the Port of Açu (Brazil) and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges (Belgium), pairing e-fuel supply with port-side readiness on both ends of the route.
Why it matters for P&M: a green corridor anchored on Antwerp-Bruges pulls port-side electrification and shore-power timelines forward at a near-incumbent EU hub.
French liner CMA CGM has reportedly signed for eight 6,000 teu containerships at China's Hengli Heavy Industries, part of a larger newbuild package that further extends the industry's largest orderbook.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: European liner newbuild series — on-ship AMP fit where the buying decision sits with the line, a Cavotec strength.
A consortium facilitated by the Global Maritime Forum and RMI — including NYK Line, Höegh Autoliners, Wallenius Wilhelmsen, HIF Global and Fuella — will work to establish a green shipping corridor between the Port of Açu in Brazil and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium, assessing infrastructure, vessels and the business case.
Why it matters for P&M: a green corridor anchored at Antwerp-Bruges pulls forward berth-electrification and shore-power timelines at a major European port.
The Board of Port of Antwerp-Bruges has appointed Rob Smeets as CEO for a six-year term, succeeding Jacques Vandermeiren. Smeets is a 20-year port veteran — most recently COO and previously head of the Towage Department. The board frames his tenure around a period of significant investment and a shifting geopolitical context.
Why it matters for P&M: leadership change at a top European port entering a heavy-investment phase — a new decision-maker on electrification and terminal capex.
Hyundai Glovis has signed a deal for a finished-vehicle terminal at Amsterdam, extending its European PCTC and car-handling footprint.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: new PCTC terminal at AFIR-scoped Amsterdam — fits Cavotec shore-power and electric yard-tractor charging.
A UK Government-backed consortium has validated 'one of the world's first fully grid-independent hydrogen power hubs' capable of supplying clean electricity directly to vessels at berth — an alternative to conventional grid-fed shore-side infrastructure.
Why it matters for P&M: UK-validated grid-independent hydrogen shore-power hub is an alternative architecture to grid-fed OPS — competitive context to monitor.
APM Terminals MedPort Tangier completed its 2m TEU expansion, lifting capacity to 5.2m TEU and extending the berth to two kilometres at a terminal already equipped with automated mooring and shore power.
Why it matters for P&M: MedPort Tangier is a MoorMaster reference beachhead — its expansion deepens the account anchoring the wider APMT push.
The UK confirmed its Emissions Trading Scheme will extend to domestic maritime activities from 1 July 2026, covering ships of 5,000 GT or more, with monitoring from day one and allowance surrender deferred to 2028.
Why it matters for P&M: a new national carbon-price on UK maritime adds to the regulatory pull behind shore-power and fleet decarbonisation timing.
EU TED notice from Land Niedersachsen Hafenmanagement publishing a market sounding (Markterkundung) for the planned 'Anleger für verflüssigte Gase in Wilhelmshaven' (AVG) — a new stationary liquefied-gas terminal in the western Innenjade, to be delivered by a general contractor. Pre-tender; the buyer is mapping market capability for the seaside infrastructure that bridges fossil LNG and lower-carbon successor fuels.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: Pre-tender Wilhelmshaven LNG/tanker terminal — tanker shore-power is Cavotec's forward-looking growth lane.
Owner Maraen has awarded the contract for a new heavy-duty quay at the Port of Nigg in northern Scotland to construction specialist McLaughlin & Harvey, kicking off a major expansion of the port's marine infrastructure.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: New heavy-duty quay at Nigg opens crane cable-reel and busbar package demand at construction-stage.
Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK's largest port operator, has appointed Rupert Joseland as Group Head of Property — a senior structural-investment role spanning ABP's 21-port estate.
Why it matters for P&M: structural-investment lead change at the UK's largest port operator — watch for property-led capex routing into electrification projects.
At TOC Europe 2026, Hyster unveiled an H2 fuel-cell-powered reachstacker destined for the Port of Tilbury — an alternative-fuel route for terminal handling equipment.
The Port of Rotterdam completed the first commercial ethanol-methanol bunkering operation, marking a milestone for blended alternative-fuel availability at Europe's largest port.
The UK government is preparing legislation imposing tougher penalties on shipowners and operators whose vessels damage subsea cables, following a sequence of high-profile incidents in UK waters.
WorldCargoNews reports DP World's London Gateway is anchoring large-scale transformation of the Thames estuary, with the deepwater container terminal positioned as the lead asset in a corridor-wide port-cluster expansion narrative.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: DP World at flagship UK terminal — STS-crane and shore-power timing aligns with the 2030 AFIR deadline.
London Admiralty Court upheld the containership Solong's owners' right to limit liability under the 1976 Convention for the 2025 collision with the tanker Stena Immaculate — a closely watched precedent for global P&I and cargo-claim recoveries.
The Port of Rotterdam has won igus' Golden Vector Award 2026 for the mobile shore-power system installed at its cruise terminal — a small-format installation supplying cruise vessels at berth. The recognition centres on the cable-management package supplied by igus, a Cavotec competitor on shore-power cable-management.
Why it matters for P&M: igus (competitor on shore-power cable-management) takes recognition at a top-tier cruise port — competitive-positioning signal.
X-Press Feeders' container ship Eco Levant has taken on ethanol as marine fuel at the Port of Rotterdam — reported as one of the first commercial ethanol bunkering deliveries to a sea-going vessel worldwide and the first at Rotterdam.
Belfast Harbour has launched a 25-year masterplan setting out £1.3bn of planned investment. The port authority said the plan is intended to ensure it remains resilient, efficient and competitive.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: £1.3bn long-range capex roadmap from a UK port authority — early-stage opening to engage on crane and shore-power scope.
CMA CGM has taken delivery of CMA CGM Notre Dame, a new-generation LNG-powered vessel and the largest container ship currently operating under the French flag, beginning its maiden commercial voyage from Shanghai.
Russia's FSB says it foiled an attempted attack after divers found magnetic explosive devices attached to the hull of the Liberia-flagged LPG tanker Arrhenius at Ust-Luga; the vessel had arrived from Antwerp on 20 May.
AD Ports Group has awarded three major contracts covering design and construction of marine and landside infrastructure, plus the supply of crane equipment, for the Noatum Ports Pointe-Noire Terminal in the Republic of the Congo. Konecranes is named as winner of the lift-truck and mobile-harbour-crane portion in a parallel announcement.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: Noatum greenfield terminal at an ADPC site awarding cranes and quay infrastructure — direct opening for cable-reel and crane-electrification scope.
Announced at TOC Europe 2026 in Hamburg, a Hyster hydrogen fuel-cell-powered reachstacker will arrive at the Port of Tilbury within months and operate under a pre-production trial of up to two years.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: First H2 reachstacker trial at Tilbury — adjacent port-vehicle charging-and-plug-in scope as UK terminal electrification accelerates.
The Bristol Port Company has taken delivery of a new £11.4 million Liebherr crane and hopper system at Royal Portbury Dock to support rising vehicle and bulk volumes in southwest England.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: New Liebherr crane at a UK port — cable-reel and Panzerbelt scope on follow-on units as bulk and RoRo capacity expands.
Scottish Renewables credits Peel Ports' King George V Dock at Glasgow as a workhorse for the UK offshore-wind supply chain — context on which UK port facilities are absorbing the offshore-energy build-out.
CMA CGM reported first-quarter revenue of $13.23bn — resilient at the top line — but the Marseille-based group flagged a more complex operating environment, with shipping-line margins tightening amid geopolitical disruption and softer freight rates.
Why it matters for P&M: CMA CGM's margin squeeze may compress customer-terminal capex — watch for slippage on shore-power and electrification spend timing.
EURO RHEIN PORTS (Franco-German Rhine port operator) has published a Prior Information Notice (AIP) inviting market input ahead of a possible future tender for the design, fabrication, on-site erection and commissioning of a new port portal crane. Pre-procurement / market consultation stage.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: PIN at Rhine port operator signals new port crane — early cable-reel and busbar entry point.
The IMO has adopted the first international Code of Safety for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS Code) at the 111th session of the Maritime Safety Committee in London. The (non-mandatory) Code aims to support the safe integration of autonomous and remotely operated commercial ships into global shipping.
Why it matters for P&M: IMO's first MASS Code formalises autonomous shipping — pulls automated-mooring (MoorMaster) and berth-automation relevance forward.
Belfast Harbour has launched a 25-year Masterplan committing £1.3bn ($1.75bn) of planned investment — a multi-decade buildout that will roll through quay, terminal and electrification phases.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: fresh 25-year masterplan with funded capex — earliest-stage entry for shore-power, crane and automation packages at a UK port.
Port of Rotterdam Authority (Havenbedrijf Rotterdam) has opened an EU tender for a 162m fifth-berth quay (jetty 5) at the EVOS chemicals terminal in Botlek — anchored quay wall, impressed-current cathodic protection, dredging and bank works. The specific new berth is sized for a 135m inland barge, but the contract underwrites continued capacity buildout at the wider EVOS terminal. Open tender (cn-standard), notice 334844-2026.
Why it matters for P&M: Named-customer expansion at a major NW Europe liquid-bulk terminal; this berth is inland-barge-specific, but the EVOS capacity trajectory is the signal worth tracking.
London Gateway Port Limited, part of DP World, has issued a tender for the civil and steel works underpinning the BOXBAY high-bay automated container-storage system at the UK terminal.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: A funded BOXBAY build-out at a flagship DP World UK terminal opens the door for Cavotec's crane cable-reel, PowerMove and busbar product lines around the automated stacking infrastructure — early enough in the works tender to position with the civils and SMS Group integration team before the equipment sub-packages are locked.
TOC Europe opens next week in Hamburg with World Cargo News as main media partner. Several OEMs and integrators are pre-announcing product launches at the show.
Why it matters for P&M: TOC Europe is the year's main reading-the-room event for European port equipment. Competitor product launches (Conductix-Wampfler, Stemmann-Technik, ShoreLink, Igus) and integrator stand activity (Siemens, ABB Marine & Ports, PowerCon, Schneider) directly feed our pipeline picture. Walk-through priorities and any customer / competitor meeting requests should be locked in before the floor opens.
Portunus has demonstrated its Ready Electric diesel-to-electric retrofit platform for terminal tractors in Vlaardingen, in cooperation with DFDS and Heavy Cargo Lifters — timed ahead of next week's TOC Europe in Hamburg.
Why is this an opportunity for P&M: Retrofit (rather than newbuild) is the lower-capex electrification path most terminal operators will reach for first, and DFDS as the early-adopter customer matters. Each retrofitted fleet generates a downstream charging-infrastructure follow-on opportunity (Cavotec plug-in / charging-and-connection technology). Engage Portunus at TOC Europe to map their pipeline of retrofit customers and lock our integration story.
IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez opened the 111th MSC session in London. The agenda covers maritime security, autonomous vessel rule development, and safety implications of alternative fuels — with the Hormuz situation expected to shape the security debate.
Why it matters for P&M: MSC 111 is awareness-level for us today, but autonomous-vessel and alternative-fuel safety rules are upstream of shore-side infrastructure specs (charging, bunkering connectors). Worth tracking what gets pulled forward from the agenda — particularly any movement on shore-power safety standards or ZEV-berth safety classification.
Port of Blyth has unveiled a £100m Battleship Wharf expansion programme — a sizeable UK port-development capex with crane and electrification follow-on potential. [Port expansions]
Associated British Ports (ABP) has signed a collaboration with EnergyPathways to evaluate the Port of Barrow as the onshore hub for the Marram Energy Storage Hub (MESH) — what would be Britain's largest port-anchored energy-storage project. [Port expansions / Decarbonization milestones]
Following two LPS 550 deliveries in 2023, Liebherr has supplied a third electric portal slewing crane to PD Ports' Teesport. [Crane procurement / electrification]
Maersk confirmed it is continuing to avoid the Strait of Hormuz given fragile ceasefire conditions, extending what is now a multi-week diversion regime for one of the largest container carriers.
Why it matters for P&M: A sustained Maersk diversion accelerates the case for alternative Gulf hub strategies and tilts capex toward red-sea/Mediterranean and East-African nodes — where Cavotec has incumbent positions (APMT Tangier MedPort, broader APMT hub footprint).
Scotland's Grangemouth has paired a 60-year anniversary with a forward investment plan for the site — a UK port-development signal worth tracking as detail emerges. [Port expansions]
PD Ports commissioned a third electric Liebherr LPS 550 at Teesport (Middlesbrough) — 144-tonne capacity, shore-power only, no combustion. Complements two sister cranes commissioned in 2023.
Port of Dover reported cutting Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 98.3% versus 2007, with residual emissions offset through a local regenerative farming scheme. The port presents this as a UK-leading decarbonisation result and a reference point for European cruise/RoRo gateways.
Belfast Harbour took delivery of a new Liebherr LHM 550 mobile harbour crane at Stormont Wharf as part of its bulk cargo infrastructure investment.
Marseille Fos launched onshore power supply allowing three cruise vessels to connect simultaneously, putting the port ahead of the 2030 AFIR shore-power deadline. The EU benchmark stands at 71 of 179 TEN-T core ports with OPS today; Marseille's early hit is a reference for southern European cruise/RoRo gateways.
Rotterdam Shore Power (Port of Rotterdam Authority / Eneco JV) awarded ABB the contract to design, build and maintain shore power at three deep-sea container terminals — 8 km of quay, 35 connection points for seagoing container ships. Awarded January 2026; surfaced this week via project-page update.