Shore Power


EU Funds 70 Clean Energy Projects

Nov 17, 2025

The European Commission has selected 70 projects to help decarbonize transport and strengthen the competitiveness of EU industries by installing the infrastructure needed for recharging or refueling.The projects will receive over €600 million…

MSC Cruises Connects to Shore Power in New York

Nov 03, 2025

MSC Cruises utilized shore power in New York for the first time when MSC Meraviglia connected to shore power at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal.The connection allowed MSC Meraviglia to switch off her engines to eliminate emissions locally, as part…

PINS Project Launched to Pioneer Shore Power, Recharging Infrastructure for UK Ports

Oct 16, 2025

A new collaborative initiative, the Port Infrastructure using Novel energy Storage (PINS) project, has been launched to validate the feasibility of a next-generation shore power and vessel recharging infrastructure. Funded by UK Government through…

UK’s First Electric Shipping Routes Set to Slash Irish Sea Emissions

Sep 17, 2025

NatPower Marine and Peel Ports Group are set to commence installation of shore power at Heysham in September 2025, with the first plug live in the initial phase and expansion to four across all berths, by 2026.This will enable all Heysham routes…

Europe Ports Lag Installing Shore Power Ahead of 2030

Jul 15, 2025

Most European ports are lagging in installing the shore-side electrical infrastructure needed for ships to switch from highly polluting marine fuel to cleaner electricity while docked, a new study showed on Tuesday.European Union environmental…

European Ports Slow to Install Shore Power

Jul 14, 2025

Most European ports are lagging in installing the shore-side electrical infrastructure needed for ships to switch from highly polluting marine fuel to cleaner electricity while docked, a new study showed on Tuesday.European Union environmental…

Shore Power System Installed at Husky Terminal

Jun 17, 2025

The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) has completed installation of a shore power system at Husky Terminal in Tacoma, US.On June 15, the terminal welcomed Hapag-Lloyd’s Kuala Lumpur Express as its inaugural shore power plug-in.The inaugural…

Cavotec Launches Mobile Shore Power System

Jun 17, 2025

Cavotec has launched PowerAlign – a new modular, mobile shore power solution designed specifically for container terminals.The system offers up to 140 meters of coverage from a single unit, with the option to extend reach by adding additional modules…

Seacap Becomes World’s First Capital Partner for Shore Power

May 27, 2025

The company Seacap has launched as a new, specialized company designed to make it significantly easier for ports to carry out the investments required for a green and future-oriented infrastructure.It is the first capital partner globally to…

IACS Publishes Recommendation for Onshore Power Supply Systems

Jan 14, 2025

Onshore Power Supply (OPS), commonly referred to as “cold ironing” or shore power, is expected to play a critical role in reducing pollution and achieving global decarbonisation targets, so International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has published recommendation…

VIDEO: New Shore Power Solution for Cruise Vessels in Italy

Dec 09, 2024

ShoreLink delivered its Shore Power Cable Management System at the Port of La Spezia, marking the connection of cruise vessels to shore power and significantly reducing emissions while ships are docked.Following a successful Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)…

Cavotec Tallies New Shore Power Orders for Mediterranean Ports

Oct 24, 2024

Cavotec has announced the signing of two significant contracts, valued at €6.5 million, to supply its innovative PowerMove shore power systems to two ports in the Mediterranean region. These systems will facilitate shore power connections for cruise ships and RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) vessels…

APM Terminals Maasvlakte II Targets Shore Power by 2028

Oct 16, 2024

APM Terminals Maasvlakte II (MVII), in Rotterdam, will equip its terminal with shore power from 2028, providing seagoing vessels with clean energy while in port. To make this possible, the APM Terminals has signed an agreement with Rotterdam Shore Power…

Zinus Chosen for Port of Skagen Shore Power

Oct 15, 2024

Zinus has been awarded a contract with Port of Skagen, Denmark, for the delivery of two of its ZPP115 shore power units.The units are set to be delivered early in 2025.The Port of Skagen is one of Denmark’s busiest and most diverse ports, and with rapid growth underway…

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