The Port of San Diego and Pasha Automotive Services have successfully commissioned a roll-on/roll-off vessel for shore power, marking a first-of-its-kind achievement in the United States.
This milestone also represents the first-ever shore power connection for a domestic pure car/truck carrier-a vessel designed exclusively for transporting vehicles.
Pasha Hawaii's MV Jean Anne is a Jones Act-qualified ro-ro vessel that transports cars, trucks, heavy machinery, and additional cargo between the Port of San Diego and the Port of Honolulu.
The Jean Anne and the MV Marjorie C are homeported at the Port of San Diego. On October 29, 2025, Jean Anne successfully connected to the first shore power system installed at the National City Marine Terminal and passed all testing, enabling shore power utilization while at berth going forward.
Shore power allows vessels to connect to the local electrical grid rather than relying on diesel power while at berth. This reduces release of air pollutants including nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides and diesel particulate matter, as well as greenhouse gas emissions.
Chair Danielle Moore, Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners, stated that this accomplishment cannot be understated it means healthier and happier people and families in National City and testifies to how real progress is anchored in a commitment to the wellbeing of the neighboring communities, the workforce, and future generations.
George Pasha IV, President and CEO of The Pasha Group added they invested in outfitting the Jean Anne and the Marjorie C earlier this year to enable shore power connections, and this successful commissioning represents a meaningful step toward reducing emissions.
Pasha Distribution Services also utilizes all-electric car haulers at National City Marine Terminal, another first at any US port.
The Port added the single shore power plug at the National City Marine Terminal at a cost of US$6.6 million, including US$2.5 million in grant funding from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust for California, administered by the California Air Resources Board.
All four of the Port's marine terminals two cargo facilities at the National City and Tenth Avenue Marine Terminals, and two cruise terminals at B Street and Broadway Piers now have shore power available. In 2010, the Port of San Diego was among the first US ports to install shore power for ocean-going vessels.
Shore power systems support the Port's Maritime Clean Air Strategy, which aims to improve environmental and public health through cleaner air while supporting efficient, modern, and sustainable maritime operations. Specifically, it supports the goal to reduce emissions from ocean-going vessels.
It also advances the Port's commitment to the California Air Resources Board's At-Berth Regulation requiring ro-ro vessels to utilize shore power or an exhaust capture control system, also known as a bonnet, which is a barge-based system that captures and filters air pollutants from the vessel's stack while at berth.
The National City Marine Terminal now has both shore power and bonnet systems.
Kalmar has received a repeat order from Forth Ports Group for three Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers, further strengthening the partners' ongoing collaboration to reduce emissions and enhance sustainable port operations. The order, booked in Kalmar's Q4 2025 intake, will see the new machines delivered to Forth Ports Grangemouth during Q2 2026.
Forth Ports Grangemouth, Scotland's largest port, handles around nine million tonnes of cargo annually, including food and drink, machinery, fuel, steel products, timber, paper, and equipment for the oil and gas sector.
The new hybrid straddle carriers will join six identical units ordered earlier in 2025, which are being deployed at the company's London Container Terminal. By expanding its hybrid fleet, Forth Ports aims to cut fuel consumption and reduce CO, emissions by up to 40% compared to traditional diesel-powered machines. The hybrid models also operate with significantly lower noise levels, contributing to improved local air quality and a quieter port environment.
"Our current fleet of Kalmar straddle carriers have served us extremely well. We have taken the decision to further expand our investment in greener technology to help us meet our ambitious net zero targets. The new fleet of hybrid machines will support our progress towards achieving these targets by helping us to reduce local air and noise emissions as well as fuel consumption, said Derek Knox, Regional Director Scotland, Forth Ports Limited.
"This large repeat order is a clear indication of the confidence that Forth Ports Group has in our industry-leading hybrid technology, which can cut fuel consumption by up to 40% compared to equivalent diesel-powered machines. We are delighted to have secured a repeat order in such a short space of time and pleased that we can continue to help Forth Ports take concrete steps towards decarbonising their operations without compromising on productivity," said Joel Garmory, Country Director UK & Ireland, Kalmar.
Moreover, the collaboration between Kalmar and Forth Ports Group underscores both companies' commitment to sustainable port operations and supports the wider maritime industry's transition toward low-carbon logistics.
Peel Ports Group has cut its operational greenhouse gas emissions by 48% in five years. The UK's second-largest port operator remains on track to reach net-zero across its port operations by 2040.
The results, verified independently, are detailed in the Group's third annual ESG and Sustainability Report for FY2025. The data show a 48% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions since 2020, using a location-based accounting method.
Peel Ports also reduced electricity use by 6.8% and total energy consumption by 2.8% compared to FY2024. The Group expanded its apprenticeship program to 125 trainees, cut all injury rates by 44%, and delivered over 66,000 hours of employee training.
Earlier this year, Peel Ports acquired five wind turbines at the Port of Liverpool. The turbines are expected to generate about 6 GWh of renewable power annually, supporting port operations. This project is part of a wider renewables rollout that will see one-third of Group operations powered by renewable electricity within 18 months.
The Group also launched TECH365, its new technology and automation plan, led by Chief Information and Technology Officer Gavin Laybourne. The initiative aims to optimize operations and adopt emerging innovations through multi-million-pound investments.
Looking ahead, Peel Ports plans to reach net-zero value chain (Scope 3) emissions by 2050 and ensure 50% renewable energy use by 2030. It also aims to achieve zero pollution incidents and zero harm across operations by 2028.
CEO Claudio Veritiero said, "We're proud of our role in powering the nation responsibly. Achieving a 48% emissions cut is a major step toward our 2040 net-zero target." Managing Director Lewis Mcintyre added, "Our teams have embraced sustainability as part of our culture. Being named Net Zero Champion at the Mersey Maritime Awards reflects their commitment and progress."
As Black Friday approaches, the Port of Long Beach reported steady trade activity through October, keeping pace with last year's strong performance. Retailers continued to move goods early to offset tariff-related costs and ensure well-stocked inventories ahead of the holiday season.
During a virtual news conference, Port CEO Mario Cordero and COO Noel Hacegaba said cargo has been moving efficiently despite economic and trade policy uncertainty. "Consumers have not yet felt major tariff impacts, but that may change as we approach 2026," Cordero noted. "We expect more costs to be passed along to consumers in the coming months."
Hacegaba added that even amid challenges like the ongoing government shutdown, the Port's operations and national supply chains remain stable. "We're working closely with partners to anticipate and mitigate issues before they arise," he said.
In October, dockworkers and terminal operators handled 839,671 TEUs, a 14.9% drop from October 2024, the Port's strongest month on record. Imports declined 17.6% to 401,915 TEUs, exports fell 11.5% to 99,817 TEUs, and empty containers decreased 12.6% to 337,940 TEUS.
Despite the monthly decline, year-to-date volumes remain positive, with 8.23 million TEUs moved from January through October, up 4.1% compared to the same period last year.
Harbor Commission President Frank Colonna praised the workforce and terminal operators for maintaining reliability. "We're ensuring shelves are stocked and shoppers have access to holiday goods while continuing to build for a sustainable future," he said.
MSC's Terminal Investment Limited (TIL) has received the final four of nine new ship-to-shore gantry cranes destined for Terminaux de Normandie MSC (TNMSC) and Terminal Porte Océane (TPO) in Le Havre.
With an outreach of 72 metres (26 containers), the cranes form part of a USD 700 million investment programme aimed at modernising and expanding the port's handling capacity.
The new equipment will enable Le Havre to accommodate the world's largest container ships, significantly improving operational efficiency and turnaround times.
According to DynaLiners, this milestone marks the completion of one of the largest port equipment upgrades ever undertaken in Northern Europe, reinforcing Le Havre's position as a key hub in MSC's global network.
The Port of Oakland has announced two strategic accomplishments advancing its objective to become the United States' cleanest and most environmentally sustainable port.
In 2024, a record 86% of electricity supplied to Port tenants and facilities originated from renewable and zero-carbon sources; additionally, the Port finalized a long-term energy storage services agreement designed to strengthen energy supply reliability, optimize solar power utilization, and accelerate complete clean energy transition.
The Port's renewable power metrics are documented in the annual Power Source Disclosure Report and Power Content Label, verified and submitted to the California Energy Commission.
During 2024, 62% of the Port's energy supply derived from renewable sources including geothermal, solar, and biomass energy, with an additional 24% sourced from large-scale hydroelectric power generation.
Contextually, the Port nearly doubled California's Renewable Portfolio Standard soft target of 44% renewable energy requirements.
Andre Basler, Utilities Director at the Port of Oakland stated that despite market challenges, they maintain focus on sourcing sustainable power that reduces emissions and supports California's energy objectives.
The Port has additionally executed an agreement with Trolley Pass Project LLC to secure long-term energy storage services that will stabilize energy costs, deliver environmental benefits, and support Strategic Plan objectives for zero emissions transition and infrastructure resilience development.
The agreement, approved by the Port's Board of Commissioners, establishes Port participation in a battery energy storage system facility with up to 400-megawatt capacity located in San Bernardino County.
The Port will receive 4 megawatts of storage capacity under a 20-year Energy Storage Service Agreement, at a total cost not exceeding US$13.3 million.
Through participation in this in-state initiative, the Port will reduce reliance on market power purchases, fulfill Resource Adequacy requirements, and enhance renewable energy investment value.
The agreement supports California's Senate Bill 100 objectives, mandating 100% clean electricity by 2045.
The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Singapore and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding establishing the Singapore-ROK Green and Digital Shipping Corridor.
The agreement was executed by Singapore's Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow and ROK's Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Chun Jae Soo.
The MOU exchange occurred on 2 November 2025, conducted by Singapore's Senior Minister of State for Transport Murali Pillai and Minister Chun Jae Soo, witnessed by Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and ROK's President Lee Jae Myung.
The MOU framework authorizes the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries to explore and implement initiatives supporting the maritime sector's transition toward zero or near-zero greenhouse gas emission fuels.
Priority areas encompass bunkering infrastructure development, technical standards alignment, technical knowledge exchange, collaborative trials with industry and research partners, and joint maritime stakeholder training programs.
The agreement additionally targets accelerated digitalization to optimize information exchange and operational efficiency.
This bilateral collaboration reinforces Singapore's and the ROK's commitment to accelerating clean maritime technology growth and deployment while enhancing global supply chain efficiency and sustainability.
Jeffrey Siow, Acting Minister for Transport, emphasized that this partnership reflects a mutual commitment to developing a sustainable, future-oriented maritime sector.
Chun Jae Soo, Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, stated that this cooperation will accelerate green fuel adoption and digital solution implementation, contributing to sustainable global maritime sector development."
Port Houston crossed the three million TEU mark in September, reaching 3,270,595 TEUS year-to-date, the fastest pace in Port Houston's history.
Total container volumes are up 5% year-to-date ompared to last year.
Charlie Jenkins, CEO of Port Houston, said that this is the earliest they've ever reached that mark.
For the month of September, Port Houston handled 337,659 TEUs, a 2% increase from the same month in 2024.
Loaded exports continued rising, up 13% for the month and 7% year-to-date, driven by Houston's strong resin and manufactured goods. Loaded import volumes softened slightly for the month, though they remain up 3% year-to-date.
While Port Houston anticipates a more measured pace at its container terminals through the fourth quarter, overall performance remains consistent and positioned for a solid year-end finish.
Steel imports declined 56% in September but are nearly flat year-to-date. General cargo is up 1% year-to-date, and total tonnage across Port Houston's public terminals reached 41,593,972 short tons through September, up 5% compared to the same time last year.
In September, Port Houston representatives participated in the PromPerú Ports & Trade Seminar to highlight how Houston's infrastructure supports Peruvian imports, particularly the growing demand for fresh fruit and perishables.
In fact, reefer imports increased 19% year-to-date through August, much of it driven by trade with Latin America.
Although refrigerated cargo is a growing segment, Houston's largest cargo segment remains anchored in energy-related exports driven by the region's petrochemical sector.
Hamburg Commercial Bank AG (HCOB) is acting as lead arranger in a €160 million financing package for Inland Terminals Group (ITG), together with a consortium of international banks. HCOB also served as facility and security agent for the transaction.
IT is the largest inland container terminal operator in the Benelux region, providing comprehensive logistics services through its network of 17 terminals along key waterways connected to the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp. The company was formed in 2021 by infrastructure investor Infracapital following the acquisition of BCTN's inland terminal operations.
Hans Lötzer, Head of Project Finance at HCOB, said: "We are delighted to support ITG with this financing and to further expand our existing business relationship with Infracapital. This transaction underscores our strength in delivering tailored and one stop solutions for our customers."
César Bravo, Project Finance Director at HCOB, added: "We congratulate the ITG and Infracapital teams for this successful financing and look forward to continue supporting their future growth."
Lee Hamano-Crossingham, Investment Director at Infracapital, commented: "The refinancing of IT is a major milestone for our business, with strong lender support reflecting the market leading platform that we have developed and its highly resilient infrastructure characteristics. We are pleased to have partnered with HCOB on this deal and to continue the close cooperation between Infracapital and HCOB."
SGP Container Terminals, a subsidiary of Saudi Global Ports Group has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 15 million TEUs in cumulative container throughput handled at King Abdulaziz Port Dammam since commencing operations in 2015.
This milestone was achieved through close collaboration with the Saudi Ports Authority, Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, global shipping lines, and various long-term partners.
SGP operates the largest container terminal on the Eastern Coast of Saudi Arabia at King Abdulaziz Port Dammam and has played a central role in connecting the Kingdom's industries to international markets.
Supported by PSA International's global expertise in container terminals, the volumes handled at SGP Container Terminals have continued growing year on year to achieve a high of 3.2 million TEUs in 2024.
This achievement further reinforces SP's long-term growth trajectory, following shortly after the successful award and integration of Multipurpose Terminals along the Eastern Coast in July 2025.
Collectively, these developments demonstrate SP's continued commitment to transforming the ports and logistics ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, driven by sustained investments in technology, operational excellence, and workforce development.
Daniel Phay, Chief Executive Officer of SGP Container Terminals, added that surpassing 15 million TEUs is a proud achievement, reflecting years of unwavering commitment and dedication as they align with purpose to deliver reliable and efficient service for the customers.
