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Dublin, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The"Port Equipment Predictive Maintenance Global Market Report 2026"has been added toResearchAndMarkets.com'soffering. The port equipment predictive maintenance market is experiencing rapid growth, rising from $1.22 billion in 2025 to $1.44 billion in 2026, with a CAGR of 18.6%. The historic period growth can be attributed to increased port equipment downtime, reliance on reactive maintenance, basic monitoring adoption, rising operational costs, and global port operations expansion. Looking ahead, the market is projected to reach $2.87 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 18.8%, driven by AI-based predictive maintenance, IoT sensor integration, reduced operational downtime demand, cloud-based maintenance solutions investment, and smart port infrastructure expansion. Key trends include real-time health monitoring, predictive analytics, remote diagnostics, integration with port management systems, and AI-driven scheduling. Increasing trade volumes are expected to drive market growth. As global economies recover and expand, demand for goods rises, boosting cargo movement across major ports. Predictive maintenance solutions minimize unexpected breakdowns, optimize maintenance schedules, enhance asset utilization, and control operational costs. UNCTAD reports a 2.4% increase in seaborne trade in 2024, with containerized trade projected to grow at 2.7% annually from 2025 to 2029, supporting market expansion. Leading companies are innovating to enhance real-time monitoring and operational efficiency. In September 2025, Dubai Ports World launched quay cranes and electric RTG cranes at Mundra terminal, integrating advanced diagnostics, real-time condition monitoring, CCTV-enabled analytics, and energy-efficient mechanisms. These technologies enhance safety, precision, and equipment uptime, reducing emissions and noise while enabling proactive maintenance scheduling. Automation is further boosting market growth. As automation reduces human intervention, port efficiency and reliability improve. Automated port equipment allows real-time machinery performance monitoring, identifying potential failures early. According to the Government Accountability Office, as of March 2024, all ten major U.S. container ports have adopted automation technologies, facilitating predictive maintenance and reliable operations. Major players include Siemens AG, IBM Corporation, Oracle Corporation, Schneider Electric SE, Honeywell International Inc., SAP SE, ABB Ltd., and others. Asia-Pacific led the market in 2025, with North America anticipated as the fastest-growing region. Key markets encompass Asia-Pacific, North America, South America, Europe, and more. Countries covered include Australia, Brazil, China, and others. The market includes revenues from services like condition monitoring, diagnostics, predictive analytics, performance assessment, failure analysis, and maintenance scheduling. Revenue values reflect goods sold by manufacturers or service companies, excluding resales. Despite tariff challenges increasing costs for imported technology, tariffs encourage local manufacturing and innovation in cost-effective solutions, supporting long-term growth. The market research report offers comprehensive insights into market statistics, trends, competitors, and growth opportunities, providing critical analysis for industry success. ThePort Equipment Predictive Maintenance Market Global Report 2026is an essential resource for strategists, marketers, and senior management seeking to identify growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding market. 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Italy’s energy giant Eni has expanded its African oil and gas portfolio with a new block off the coast of The Gambia. While disclosing the award of the explorationBlock A1in The Gambia, Eni confirmed the signing of a petroleum exploration, development, and production license agreement with the country’s government, represented byNani Juwara, Minister of Energy and Petroleum. “Eni’s entry into The Gambia is in line with the company’s exploration strategy focused on building a geographically diversified portfolio which includes opportunities in proven but still underexplored and emerging areas and frontier ones with high potential,”emphasized the Italian giant. The Block A1 covers an area of 1,300 square kilometers in water depths ranging from 1,250 to 3,300 meters. The firm elaborates that this block is located in a region of the Atlantic margin with proven hydrocarbon discoveries. Eni is actively working on augmenting its oil and gas arsenal, with new project milestones, deals, and partnerships, including theestablishmentof Searah, a 50/50 independent joint venture with Petronas that combines 19 gas-producing and development assets in Malaysia and Indonesia. Take the spotlight and anchor your brand in the heart of the offshore world! Join us for a bigger impact and amplify your presence at the core hub of the offshore energy community!

UK-headquartered energy giant BP has hired OneSubsea, a joint venture between SLB (formerly Schlumberger), Aker Solutions, and Subsea7, on a subsea boosting quest at its deepwater development in the Gulf of America (U.S. Gulf of Mexico). OneSubsea has secured a contract with BP to provide a subsea boosting system for theThunder Horsedevelopment in the deepwater portion of the Gulf of America, for which the European giant and its U.S. partner, ExxonMobil, recentlymade a final investment decision (FID)to add around 15,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day of peak gross annual average production. SLB’s joint venture with Aker Solutions and Subsea7 will handle the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) scope for Thunder Horse, following recent subsea boosting contract awards for BP’sKaskidaandTiberdevelopments, which, alongside the latest one, leverage the same supplier-led, standardized subsea boosting system solution, said to help improve execution efficiency and shorten delivery times. As part of the EPC contract, OneSubsea will deliver a subsea boosting system, together with associated project management, engineering, manufacturing, and testing required for execution. The joint venture’s processing technology is perceived to increase production and improve recovery, while the standardized approach enables faster deployment and greater operational efficiency. Mads Hjelmeland, CEO of SLB OneSubsea, commented:“Subsea boosting is an important enabler for extending production from existing assets. Our standardized subsea solutions support faster deployment and improved efficiency, helping operators enhance production and recovery while optimizing overall field performance.” The first oil from the Thunder Horse subsea pump project is expected in 2028, while Kaskida and Tiber are anticipated to begin production in 2029 and 2030, respectively. Take the spotlight and anchor your brand in the heart of the offshore world! Join us for a bigger impact and amplify your presence at the core hub of the offshore energy community!

D’Amico International Shipping S.A. ha confermato che la propria controllata operativa d’Amico Tankers D.A.C. ha firmato un accordo per la vendita della nave tanker High Tide, una MR di portata lorda pari a 51.768 tonnellate, costruita nel 2012 presso il cantiere sudcoreano Hyundai Mipo (Corea del Sud). Passerà nelle mani di Precious Shipping. Confermate anche le anticipazioni su tempi e prezzo di vendita: l’importo totale che incasserà il venditore è pari a 28,5 milioni con consegna agli acquirenti prevista entro novembre 2026. Una nota del gruppo armatoriale romano evidenzia che, “grazie a questo accordo, d’Amico Tankers cederà la nave più vecchia e l’ultima nave non-eco ancora presente nella propria flotta, generando circa 28 milioni di liquidità al momento della consegna, al netto delle commissioni”. Ad oggi, la flotta DIS comprende 28 navi cisterna a doppio scafo (MR, Handysize e LR1, di cui 26 navi di proprietà e 2 a noleggio a scafo nudo), con un’età media pari a circa 9,8 anni. L’amministratore delegato di d’Amico International Shipping, Carlos Balestra di Mottola, ha dichiarato: “Sono lieto di annunciare la vendita della High Tide, la nave più vecchia e l’ultima nave non-eco ancora presente nella nostra flotta, a un prezzo molto interessante rispetto alle medie storiche, che riflette l’attuale forza del mercato delle product tanker e la solidità dei suoi fondamentali. A seguito di questa transazione, la flotta di DIS sarà interamente ‘eco’, rafforzando ulteriormente la nostra competitività commerciale e riducendo al contempo il nostro impatto ambientale”. ISCRIVITI ALLA NEWSLETTER QUOTIDIANA GRATUITA DI SHIPPING ITALY SHIPPING ITALY E’ ANCHE SU WHATSAPP: BASTA CLICCARE QUI PER ISCRIVERSI AL CANALE ED ESSERE SEMPRE AGGIORNATI

- Achieving Both Cost Reduction and Delivery Reliability with Lead Times Up to 40% Shorter than Conventional Services - TOKYO,June 9, 2026/PRNewswire/ -- NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. launched "NX Ocean Fast Track" on June 5, 2026. The company's innovative maritime solution delivers significantly accelerated lead times compared to conventional ocean transport, while offering a superior cost-to-speed ratio over traditional air freight. Logo:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dqm0cxpYamnvMUra1AGXMuGlX932Z353/view?usp=drive_link Image:https://drive.google.com/file/d/101W2g9WAooyG9FYV30f04qpxAkuX5yRY/view?usp=drive_link The service initially covers shipments from Tokyo (Japan), Shanghai (China) and Haiphong (Vietnam) to Los Angeles (the U.S.). By collaborating with ocean carriers and destination terminals and optimizing operations at both origin and destination, NX Group provides a new transportation option that bridges the gap between air and standard ocean freight. BackgroundIn recent years, the global supply chain environment has undergone significant changes, with increasing transportation uncertainty due to factors such as port congestion and fluctuations in space supply and demand. Particularly for customers in sectors like technology, data centers, consumer goods and retail have faced a growing challenge: while they cannot bear the high cost of air freight, standard ocean transport often lacks the delivery predictability needed for production and sales planning. To address these market needs, NX Group developed "NX Ocean Fast Track," which combines speed, delivery reliability, cost competitiveness and reduced environmental impact. Service Overview"NX Ocean Fast Track" is a transportation solution that is more affordable than air freight and achieves shorter lead times than standard ocean freight by optimizing operational processes at both origin and destination. This service provides a balanced alternative for customers who want to shift urgent cargo from air to ocean freight, as well as for those concerned about delivery reliability with conventional ocean transport. Initially, the service will be offered as an end-to-end transportation service from Tokyo, Shanghai and Haiphong to Los Angeles. Service DetailsService Name: NX Ocean Fast TrackTarget Routes: From Tokyo, Shanghai and Haiphong to Los AngelesLead Times (From Cargo Receipt to Delivery)- From Japan: 16-17 days- From China: 16-17 days- From Vietnam: 21-22 daysTransport Mode: Ocean container transportation service (FCL) under NX House B/L Key Features- Up to 40% Reduction in Lead Time*While vessel transit times remain the same, NX Group has established a unique scheme that significantly shortens the lead time for cargo handling and procedures at both origin and destination. This achieves a total lead time reduction of up to approximately 40% compared to standard ocean freight. *Compared to the company's conventional services. - Reliable Delivery PerformanceIn the United States, the process from vessel arrival to container pickup typically takes several days and can be unpredictable. However, this new service enables container release within 24 hours through close coordination with terminal operators. This minimizes uncertainty caused by port congestion and ensures more stable delivery schedules. - Cost CompetitivenessThe service allows for significant cost savings compared to air freight. By maintaining speed and reliability while keeping costs low, it serves as an optimal choice between air and ocean transportation. - Environmental SustainabilityBy shifting from air freight to ocean freight, customers can significantly reduce CO2 emissions, supporting their sustainability and ESG management goals. Future OutlookNX Group is dedicated to ensuring the stable operation of this service as a new transportation standard. Moving forward, the Group plans to gradually expand the covered routes and provide higher value-added services, including door-to-door transportation and hybrid solutions combining ocean and air freight. NX Group remains committed to creating new value and meeting the sophisticated and diverse logistics needs of its customers by leveraging its global network and diverse transportation capabilities. About the NX Group:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mbvBL6C8THZNrR5LREgGeafNkEdaAmV-/view?usp=drive_link NX Group official website:https://www.nipponexpress.com/NX Group's official LinkedIn account:https://www.linkedin.com/company/nippon-express-group/ SOURCE NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC.

La Capitaneria di Porto di Genova ha reso noto di aver sottoposto a fermo amministrativo l’unità multicat (barche multifunzione impiegate nei lavori marittimi) Voe Jarl. Di circa 161 tonnellate di stazza, battente bandiera maltese, in servizio dal 2006, è un’unità armata dalla francese Jifmar, società specializzata nella fornitura di mezzi impiegati in opere marittime, impegnata dalla prima ora con più unità nei lavori in corso per la realizzazione della nuova diga foranea del porto di Genova. “Il provvedimento è stato preso al termine di una visita approfondita nell’ambito del Port State Control. Nel corso delle verifiche sono state accertate 7 irregolarità, tra cui le più serie riguardano direttamente la disciplina internazionale sul controllo delle emissioni di ossidi di azoto (NOx) in atmosfera” ha spiegato la Capitaneria. “Nello specifico, sono state riscontrate gravi carenze nella certificazione dei motori e dei generatori di bordo, unitamente alla mancanza dei relativi Fascicoli Tecnici e dei Registri dei parametri delle emissioni di ossidi di azoto. Si tratta di documentazione obbligatoria e vincolante necessaria per attestare la conformità ai limiti di emissione di NOx stabiliti dall’Allegato VI alla Convenzione internazionale Marpol che tutte le navi sono tenute a rispettare”. La Capitaneria ha fatto infine sapere che “il rimorchiatore non potrà riprendere la navigazione fino al completo ripristino delle condizioni di conformità e sicurezza previste dalle convenzioni internazionali, da verificare in sede di ispezione da parte della Guardia Costiera”. Oltre a Voe Jarl, Jifmar impiega stabilmente a Genova da tempo anche l’altro multicat Jif Helios, oltre a due mezzi per il trasferimento di personale a bordo delle varie navi impiegate nei lavori. Secondo la Capitaneria, nel corso del 2025 sono state eseguite 228 ispezioni Port State Control che hanno portato al fermo di 4 navi per problematiche connessa alla normativa sugli ossidi di azoto. Nel 2026 sono state svolte 65 ispezioni cui è conseguito il fermo di 5 navi. ISCRIVITI ALLA NEWSLETTER QUOTIDIANA GRATUITA DI SHIPPING ITALY SHIPPING ITALY E’ ANCHE SU WHATSAPP: BASTA CLICCARE QUI PER ISCRIVERSI AL CANALE ED ESSERE SEMPRE AGGIORNATI

“Greek shipping continues to evolve and modernize. It is also at the forefront in terms of the industry’s environmental footprint. We remain firmly committed to the maritime sector, which we experience and serve on a daily basis. We remain strong, as we always have,” stated Melina Travlos, President of the Union of Greek Shipowners, responding to a question from Naftemporiki during the Union’s press conference held at the conclusion of the international Posidonia shipping exhibition. Despite the unprecedented scale of Greek shipowners’ newbuilding programme—both in terms of volume and sustainable vessel design—the competitiveness of European shipping remains a pressing concern. As Travlos emphasized, “We must address the competitiveness of European shipping, a sector that is currently under significant pressure from competition originating in Asia. This competition is largely driven by state subsidies, which European shipping does not benefit from.” One of the key challenges affecting competitiveness is the European Union’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). According to Travlos, the ETS is undermining the competitiveness of Greek shipping. Furthermore, Antonis Lemos, Vice President of the Union, noted that while the ETS directly impacts shipowners and charterers, its ultimate burden falls on European consumers. “The increase in transportation costs is ultimately passed on to European consumers, making the ETS an indirect cost for households and businesses across Europe,” he said. Greek shipping remains the only industry in Greece that delivers social impact through collective initiatives at an institutional level, according to the President of the Union. She highlighted the sector’s longstanding and substantial contribution to society, adding that “whenever extraordinary circumstances arise, we stand alongside the state and support our fellow citizens.” The Union is also placing particular emphasis on supporting younger generations and advancing education. “This year, we will implement the largest scholarship programme ever undertaken by the Union of Greek Shipowners, awarding 365 scholarships to 365 students to pursue postgraduate studies at universities around the world, across all academic disciplines,” Travlos stated. Για να εμφανίζονται περισσότερα άρθρα τηςΝαυτεμπορικήςστις αναζητήσεις σας εύκολα και γρήγορα, πρέπει να προσθέσετε το site στις προτιμώμενες πηγές σας. Μπορείτε να το κάνετε πηγαίνονταςεδώ.

Dopo la nota diffusa dal Segretario Territoriale Ugl Brindisi, Damiano Flores, l’Impresa Fratelli Barretta S.r.l. ha replicato con l’intento di fare “chiarezza sulla reale natura della crisi in atto, respingendo categoricamente le accuse riguardanti presunte ‘ristrutturazioni aggressive’ o tentativi di ‘massimizzazione dei profitti’ a discapito dei lavoratori”. Secondo la compagnia armatoriale pugliese “La rimodulazione dell’organico e dei turni non è un’operazione speculativa, bensì una misura di extrema ratio per garantire la continuità aziendale e la sopravvivenza stessa del servizio pubblico di rimorchio nello scalo di Brindisi, con la salvaguardia dei livelli occupazionali. A riguardo è la stessa Concessione Portuale che prevede che quando si superano certi aumenti tariffari, l’Autorità Marittima debba aprire un tavolo tecnico di confronto con la partecipazione dell’Autorità di Sistema e delle organizzazioni che rappresentano l’utenza al fine di adottare ogni opportuna iniziativa per riequilibrare la sostenibilità finanziaria del contratto con il concessionario e nel contempo garantire una risposta competitiva ed efficiente del servizio rispetto ai dati di traffico attualmente esistente nel porto di Brindisi”. Per Barretta “a tal fine le misure di riorganizzazione del servizio che dovrebbero essere approvate dall’Autorità Marittima si fondano sul principio della transitorietà e sono soggette a modifiche in ragione delle variazioni di traffico portuale. Tant’è che ogni due anni la Capitaneria di Porto procede alla verifica delle tariffe, prevedendo eventuali variazioni in aumento o diminuzione. Ed è per questo che l’Azienda respinge con forza le infondate e contraddittorie contestazioni fatte dall’Ugl secondo cui la riorganizzazione del servizio sarebbe in realtà ‘una operazione speculativa finalizzata ad accumulare profitto a discapito dei lavorati’. L’organizzazione sindacale da un lato evoca gli effetti della crisi dei traffici industriali nello scalo di Brindisi e dall’altro ignora o finge di ignorare che la riorganizzazione del servizio è una misura necessaria prevista dalla legge, dal contratto ed è eseguita sotto il controllo costante delle Autorità preposte in presenza di determinati presupposti”. Per questo, è la conclusione della società, “le affermazioni dell’Ugl a nostro avviso lesive della reputazione e dell’immagine dell’Azienda fatte con toni accesi e polemici non fanno altro che inasprire il dialogo tra le parti sociali; dialogo in questo momento delicato di transizione dovrebbe invece fondarsi su un confronto sereno e costruttivo che vedano convergere nella medesima direzione datore di lavoro e lavoratori, a tutela della sostenibilità a lungo termine del servizio di rimorchio. L’Impresa Barretta concorda con le organizzazioni sindacali sulla necessità di un confronto immediato per risolvere con le istituzioni il problema del decremento dei traffici nel porto di Brindisi con spirito di reale collaborazione e auspica l’adozione di nuove misure straordinarie per colmare un deficit finanziario causato dalla fine del polo industriale e non imputabile alla gestione societaria”. ISCRIVITI ALLA NEWSLETTER QUOTIDIANA GRATUITA DI SHIPPING ITALY SHIPPING ITALY E’ ANCHE SU WHATSAPP: BASTA CLICCARE QUI PER ISCRIVERSI AL CANALE ED ESSERE SEMPRE AGGIORNATI

Mvn ha appena inaugurato a Ferentino, in provincia di Frosinone, l’ampliamento del suo polo logistico, in parte dedicato a ospitare volumi di Abb. Alla cerimonia hanno preso rappresentanti del sistema produttivo e delle istituzioni, tra cui il Ministro degli Affari Esteri Antonio Tajani. Con l’aggiunta di due nuovi moduli, per circa 20mila metri quadrati di superficie coperta, l’hub frusinate dell’azienda, parte del gruppo Msc, risulta ora esteso su complessivi 43 mila metri quadrati (per una capacità fino a 40.000 posti pallet), su un’area da 89.000 metri quadri. A occuparsi dello sviluppo e della realizzazione del progetto, di tipo brownfield – sul sito in precedenza sorgeva lo stabilimento Bonser, attivo nel settore tessile – è stata Techbau Spa, che a completamento dell’intervento realizzerà anche una nuova rotatoria a servizio dell’area, sostenendo integralmente l’investimento “senza ricorso allo scomputo degli oneri”. La struttura, ha aggiunto la società, ha già ottenuto la certificazione Leed Gold. Tra i clienti che potranno usufruire dell’espansione del polo di Mvn a Ferentino c’è anche Abb, cui sono dedicati già 33.000 metri quadri a supporto delle attività svolte nello stabilimento di Frosinone, tra i più rilevanti a livello mondiale nel business dell’Electrification. Con l’ampliamento dell’hub logistico, il sito produttivo potrà aumentare la propria capacità operativa, rispondendo ai trend di mercato in forte espansione. “L’impianto di Ferentino è il fiore all’occhiello di Mvn: grazie alla perfetta integrazione dei processi di fabbrica, attraverso la gestione Just-in-Sequence, si conferma come l’autentico braccio produttivo del cliente” ha commentato al riguardo la stessa azienda. “Questo hub anticipa i tempi e assicura i massimi standard in termini di capacità operativa, efficienza logistica e qualità del servizio necessari per un leader di settore. Sviluppato di concerto con gli altri due comparti, questo modulo è stato calibrato per sostenere la crescita futura, con un focus particolare sulla sicurezza, sull’organizzazione dei flussi e sulla qualità delle soluzioni industriali implementate.” ISCRIVITI ALLA NEWSLETTER QUOTIDIANA GRATUITA DI SHIPPING ITALY SHIPPING ITALY E’ ANCHE SU WHATSAPP: BASTA CLICCARE QUI PER ISCRIVERSI AL CANALE ED ESSERE SEMPRE AGGIORNATI

Aperto un faro nelle scorse settimane, l’Antitrust ha deciso di non avviare un’istruttoria sull’acquisizione di Jobson Italia da parte di Shipping Agencies Services, controllata da Msc. L’operazione è strutturata nella creazione di una newco, controllata al 64% da Sas e partecipata per il resto da Alessandro Barsi e Giuliano Allegri, oggi azionisti unici di Jobson mediante la holding svizzera Asso (in subordine al verificarsi di alcune condizioni sospensive omissate nella documentazione Antitrust). Essa è stata inquadrata dal Garante in un mercato delle riparazioni navali “quantomeno di dimensione europea o addirittura mondiale”. Ma anche qualora si considerasse il solo mercato europeo, il peso di Msc – di cui vengono elencate le partecipazioni nel comparto: Engine Deck Repair, Wilson Sons Estalerios, Palumbo Shipyard, Palumbo Malta Shipyard, La Nuova Meccanica Navale, Grand Bahama Shipyard – non è comunque tale da ingenerare effetti distorsivi. In particolare, “con riferimento al mercato della riparazione e manutenzione navale, sotto il profilo orizzontale, l’Operazione comporta sovrapposizioni soltanto marginali tra le attività del Gruppo Msc e quelle di Jobson Italia e Uasc Uae (controllata emiratina di Asso, ndr). In particolare, il Gruppo Msc risulta presente nel mercato della riparazione e manutenzione navale in misura del tutto limitata, con una quota inferiore all’1%. Ne consegue che la quota congiunta dell’entità risultante dall’Operazione rimarrà comunque esigua e non idonea a determinare significative modifiche della struttura concorrenziale del mercato”. Ma anche per quel che riguarda il “possibile rischio di preclusione della clientela, la domanda di servizi di riparazione e manutenzione navale riconducibile al Gruppo Msc appare limitata rispetto alla domanda potenziale complessiva del mercato e non appare idonea a determinare rischi di preclusione nei confronti dei fornitori concorrenti. (…) Anche considerando una possibile dimensione europea, la domanda attribuibile al Gruppo Msc non appare tale da conferire all’entità un potere significativo sul lato della post-merger domanda”. Idem dicasi per il mercato dei rotabili ferroviari (una piccola porzione dell’attività di Jobson è relativa al comparto, in cui Msc è attiva sia sul lato della trazione, con Italo e Medlog, che in quello della produzione, con Innoway, unica non citata dall’Antitrust), sicché “l’operazione non appare idonea a ostacolare la concorrenza nei mercati in cui operano le Parti e a determinare la costituzione o il rafforzamento di una posizione dominante”. Motivo per cui l’Autorità garante della concorrenza e del mercato non aprirà una specifica istruttoria. ISCRIVITI ALLA NEWSLETTER QUOTIDIANA GRATUITA DI SHIPPING ITALY SHIPPING ITALY E’ ANCHE SU WHATSAPP: BASTA CLICCARE QUI PER ISCRIVERSI AL CANALE ED ESSERE SEMPRE AGGIORNATI

Il tema delle aree di sosta per i camion in entrata e uscita dal porto di Genova continua a occupare i pensieri degli operatori del settore. Mentre la ‘mossa’ dell’associazione degli spedizionieri locali Spediporto sulla cosiddetta area Erzelli 2 è stata annunciata ma non ha ancora una veste ufficiale, l’Autorità di sistema portuale di Genova ha appena pubblicato un’istanza formale vera e propria per altri spazi chiesti a questo fine. A presentarla è stata un’associazione temporanea formata dalle società operative di altre due sigle datoriali, in questo caso del mondo dell’autotrasporto: Trasportounito Service e Cna Servizi. In particolare la richiesta riguarda il “il rilascio di concessione demaniale marittima avente ad oggetto le corsie laterali della sopraelevata portuale o altra area equivalente individuata dall’Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Ligure Occidentale, da destinarsi a: Area regolamentata di sosta e supporto logistico per mezzi pesanti operanti nel sistema portuale e retroportuale genovese”. La documentazione è stata in buona parte oscurata dall’ente, ma da quel che si evince la richiesta ha un carattere emergenziale, che nasce dalla “necessità sopravvenuta di liberare l’area sita presso il Parco Scientifico Tecnologico degli Erzelli”. L’area richiesta per fronteggiare lo spazio sarebbe di 6.300 mq, comprensiva di 90 stalli e spazi di manovra, al fine di “garantire continuità operativa alle imprese attualmente presenti presso l’area Erzelli; assicurare condizioni di sicurezza e regolarità nella sosta di 90 mezzi pesanti; supportare il sistema logistico-portuale cittadino; evitare impatti negativi sulla viabilità urbana”. Stretti i tempi dal momento che l’esigenza di nuovi spazi andrebbe soddisfatta entro la fine di luglio, risolvendo peraltro complesse tematiche specialistiche di varia natura, fra cui, non ultimo, la possibilità tecnica e doganale-fiscale di sostare sulla sopraelevata eventualmente anche con mezzi pieni. A.M. ISCRIVITI ALLA NEWSLETTER QUOTIDIANA GRATUITA DI SHIPPING ITALY SHIPPING ITALY E’ ANCHE SU WHATSAPP: BASTA CLICCARE QUI PER ISCRIVERSI AL CANALE ED ESSERE SEMPRE AGGIORNATI

If Father’s Day is creeping up and your budget tops out at $50, I can relate. Shopping for dads is tricky enough when money isn’t a factor. Add a spending limit, and it’s easy to end up with something that feels more like a placeholder than a gift. The good news is that affordable tech has come a long way. Plenty of gadgets cost less than $50 without looking, feeling, or performing like bargain-bin picks. I spent time digging through retail listings to findproducts that deliver real value for the price, then organized my favorites around the ways dads actually use tech in everyday life. One quick disclaimer: I haven’t tested these products myself. My recommendations come from product specifications, buyer feedback, and the patterns I’ve picked up after years of covering personal technology. Father’s Day lands on June 21, so there’s still time to order something thoughtful—but the clock is ticking. Buying tech on a budgetis its own skill, and the first priority is build quality you can feel. A gift reads as cheap when the materials feel flimsy or the gadget does one half-baked trick. The picks worth your money feel considered, whether that’s a wood phone dock that looks handmade or a flashlight that survives a drop. Second, aim for something he’ll reach for often. The best budget gifts disappear into an everyday routine, like a power bank that lives in a bag, a heating pad for a stiff back, or a trimmer he uses every weekend. Frequency beats flash every time. Third, keep it low-fuss. A lot of dads have no patience for app setup, finicky pairing, or a charger that needs its own manual. Gear that works the moment he opens the box will get used. Anything that demands a tutorial tends to migrate to a drawer. And what doesn’t matter much for the budget Father’s Day shopper? Brand-name prestige on a stripped-down model, spec-sheet numbers he’ll never notice, and novelty for novelty’s sake. You’re not buying him the fanciest version of anything at $50, so spend on the gadget that’s useful rather than the one with the longest feature list. A dying phone during a road trip is the kind of problem dads seem to run into at the worst possible moment. The TravelCard Plus comes in at one of the smallest, lightest sizes on the market, slips into a wallet pocket, and carries built-in USB-C and Lightning cables plus a USB-C PD port. For the budget Father’s Day shopper who wants a gift he’ll touch every week, a pocketable power bank like the TravelCard Plus is an easy win. For the dad whose bag is a tangle of cords, the Halfday Sidekick is the most useful $48 you can spend. The water-resistant case corrals chargers, cables, and small gadgets, and a flip-out kickstand props up a phone or tablet on the go. A tidy travel kit feels far more premium than its price suggests. The LISEN retractable charger fast-charges an iPhone or Samsung, adds extra ports for a second device, and tames the cable chaos in the center console. For the commuting dad, a quick car charger solves a headache he probably grumbles about. Every night, a lot of dads empty their pockets onto the kitchen counter. The TESLYAR wood dock gives a phone, watch, keys, and wallet a single landing spot, and the wood-and-craft look reads like a keepsake rather than a $40 plastic tray. A wood docking station is a quietly upscale upgrade for the nightstand. Every dad needs a proper flashlight, even one who has no plans to explore the dark. The Archer 2A runs on AA batteries, offers a range of brightness modes through a simple 2-button interface, resists water, and survives a one-meter drop. It’s among the best budget flashlights, which makes the Archer a strong, low-cost pick for the under-$50 shopper. About the size of a tangerine, the Moji casts a cool-white glow that’s bright without being blinding, and a dimmer lets him dial it down. Fold-up handles and a magnetic back mean a camping dad can hang it from a tent pole and a tinkering dad can stick it to the garage door. A palm-sized LED lantern is a charming gift that costs next to nothing. Thumb-sized, with a knife, an LED light, a bottle opener, and Phillips and flathead screwdrivers that hold up to actual use, the Thinga-Ma-Bob solves small problems all week. For the dad who’s never near a toolbox when something breaks, a keychain multitool earns its spot. 10 essential tools, including scissors, a knife, and a flat driver, tuck into a compact, well-made body. The Micra lands exactly at $50, so trim it if you want strictly under the line. For dads who believe you can never own enough little tools, a Leatherman feels like a lifetime keeper rather than a throwaway. Stainless self-locking pliers, a pocket knife, 8 screwdriver bits, and a belt pouch make the WETOLS a do-everything EDC tool that feels sturdier than its price. For the practical dad, a full-size multitool covers camping, cycling, and household fixes in one pocket. For dads who always seem to need a blade within reach, the Palmer is a pocket-size utility knife that uses standard replaceable blades for easy upkeep. Its colorful aluminum body adds personality, and it handles everything from box-opening to string-cutting and pencil-sharpening. Reviewers favor it, and the build quality feels far beyond the dollar-bin alternatives. A cordless mini air compressor with a 150 PSI ceiling and a digital pressure display, the L7 inflates car tires, bikes, and the kids’ sports balls. For the dad who eyes a low tire with dread, a cordless inflator can turn a roadside-assistance call into a 2-minute fix. For the dad who treats every room like a work in progress, the HOTO is an easy recommendation. The pocket-size laser tape measure offers about 98 feet of range alongside USB-C charging, an OLED display, and unit switching, making quick measurements feel effortless. A telescoping magnet with a 22-inch reach and a built-in light, the RAK pickup tool grabs dropped screws from tight spots under a car or behind a workbench. A small gadget like the pickup tool tends to earn a permanent home in the junk drawer. With the RAK Magnetic Wristband for Tools, screws, nails, and drill bits stick right to his wrist as he works, keeping everything visible and close at hand. It helps reduce dropped hardware and constant searching. A small, smart tool for any dad who spends weekends fixing, building, or tinkering. The Battery Daddy organizes about 180 batteries by type in a carrying case and includes a built-in tester. The pitch sounds dull, and that’s the point, because the dad with a chaotic battery drawer will quietly love it. A storage system he’ll use beats a doodad that collects dust. A cordless, battery-powered mini saw light enough for one hand, the Tietoc handles branch trimming and storm cleanup without the bulk of a full chainsaw. For the yard dad who doesn’t need pro-grade equipment, a mini electric saw is a satisfying, useful surprise under $30. A waterproof, multi-head trimmer that handles beard, nose, ears, and body, with USB-C charging, the Ufree is the grooming tool a lot of dads won’t buy for themselves but will use constantly. For the bearded dad, a cordless trimmer kit feels like a real upgrade from a drugstore razor and the same old clippers. Long days and tight backs call for the Comfytemp Heating Pad, a rechargeable wireless heating pad with massage and 3 heat settings. It’s FSA and HSA eligible and turns off on its own after 30 minutes. For the dad who needs reliable relief, it’s an effortless addition to his routine. A roomy 24-by-33-inch pad with 6 heat levels for the neck, shoulders, and back, the RENPHO heats fast and covers more ground than the small drugstore versions. For the dad who lives with everyday aches, a generous heating pad is a low-key thoughtful pick. An electric shiatsu massager with heat for the neck, shoulders, and back, the Mirakel turns the couch into a recovery spot. Worth noting that the model is corded rather than cordless, so plan around an outlet. For the desk-bound dad, an affordable shiatsu massager is a small mercy at the end of a long day. A hands-free, bladeless neck fan with 5 speeds, a 4,000 mAh battery, and a twistable design, the JISULIFE is summer relief he’ll actually wear. For the dad who runs hot at cookouts or on long walks, a wearable neck fan beats sweating through another June afternoon. Clip-on wide-angle and macro lenses plus an LED light with 3 brightness levels, the Xenvo kit widens his shots and sharpens close-ups without a whole new camera. For the dad who shoots everything on his phone, a clip-on lens kit is a creative upgrade he can use the same afternoon he opens it. Comfortable earplugs that lower noise for sleep and focus without muffling everything into silence, the Loop Dream pair is a small luxury for the dad who can’t sleep through a snore or a loud flight. Quiet, in the right doses, is one of the best gifts you can hand a tired father. Brita’s 26-ounce, BPA-free bottle runs tap water through an activated carbon filter that cuts the chlorine taste and odor, and one filter stands in for about 300 single-use bottles before it needs swapping every 2 months or so. Amazon reviewers lean on it for airport, hotel, and travel water that would otherwise taste off, and they call the build sturdy and the bottle easy to clean on the top dishwasher rack. A fast digital read for grilling and cooking, the Alpha Grillers thermometer is one of the most-bought grill gadgets around for good reason. For the grill dad, a reliable instant-read thermometer is the cheapest way to end the era of overcooked steaks, and it makes a great pairing with any of his existing tools. A 4-piece set with tongs, a spatula, a digital thermometer, and a case, the Panoware kit covers the grilling basics in one box. For the dad still building out his setup, a tool set with a built-in thermometer is a tidy, low-cost way to round out the cart. A cocktail smoker with wood chips, glasses, and ice molds for smoked old-fashioneds, the kit lets a home-bar dad play craft cocktail lab on a Friday night. For the dad who takes his bar seriously, a smoker kit is a proper showpiece gadget that still slides in under $50. Scan a daily QR code and the mug serves up a new destination, complete with quick facts and 360-degree views. For the dad with a travel bucket list, a QR mug pairs his morning coffee with a tiny trip somewhere new, which is a low-stakes way to feed the wanderlust. Windproof, flameless, and USB-rechargeable, the dual-arc lighter handles grills, candles, and campfires with no butane to refill. For the grill or candle dad, a rechargeable arc lighter is a tiny gadget that quietly replaces a whole drawer of disposables. A wood desk clock that reads more like a keepsake than a gadget, the BeauGift adds one warm, nice object to a cluttered desk. For the dad whose workspace could use a little character, a wood clock is an inexpensive piece with some soul. A manual trimmer with dual-edged blades safely encased in a rounded head, the Birdie clips without pulling or pinching. For the dad who jokes about his nose hair, a no-snag trimmer is the gag gift he’ll keep using long after the laugh. An electronic button loaded with 650+ dad jokes, the gadget exists for one reason, and you already know what it is. For the dad whose entire personality runs on groan-worthy puns, a joke button is a cheap laugh he’ll press far too many times. A few habits trip up the budget Father’s Day shopper, so it helps to name them. The first is overpaying for a famous logo on a stripped-down model when an unbranded version does the same job for half the price. At $50, the dependable workhorse beats the prestige badge nearly every time. The second mistake is app-dependent gadgets that demand setup, accounts, and pairing. A lot of dads abandon anything that fights them on day one, so favor gear that works straight out of the box. Third, watch out for redundant gear. If he already carries a multitool or a power bank, a second one lands flat. And finally, skip pure novelty that has no job to do, because the funny mug or the noisy desk toy almost always ends up in a drawer by July. Before you buy, take 30 seconds topicture what your dad already carries and uses,since the surest way to a great budget gift is filling a gap rather than duplicating one he’s already covered. If he’s a grill guy with no thermometer, that’s your answer. If his phone dies by noon, start with the power bank. Then order by the middle of June so it clears the Father’s Day rush on June 21, and tuck in a short note, because even the smartest gadget hits harder with a line or 2 about why you picked it. Author

Torna, temporaneamente, il sereno in Liberty Lines con l’annuncio di una proroga temporanea dell’accordo di secondo livello firmato nel luglio 2025 e scaduto lo scorso 31 maggio, che scongiura quindi il rischio che ai lavoratori fosse applicato il trattamento previsto dal solo Ccnl. A darne comunicazione sono state le Segreterie di Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl e Uiltrasporti che spiegano come allo stato attuale non sia stato “ancora possibile addivenire alla definizione di un nuovo accordo condiviso” tra le parti, le quali quindi proseguiranno nel “confronto sindacale”. L’intesa transitoria varrà dunque fino al prossimo 31 ottobre. Resta inoltre valido, precisano le tre sigle, l’accordo separato che disciplina premio di produzione e welfare, pure sottoscritto tra le parti a luglio 2025 ma con scadenza al 2027. Parallelamente, le tre organizzazioni e la compagnia hanno raggiunto un’altra intesa temporanea, valida fino al 30 settembre, per i marittimi, sia in Crl (Continuità di Rapporto di Lavoro sia in Tp (Turno Particolare). In sintesi, l’accordo prevede innanzitutto che l’azienda metta a disposizione un alloggio (o una indennità) per i lavoratori con residenza al di fuori della Sicilia o a oltre 70 km dal porto-base che, in circostanze eccezionali, debbano effettuare un turno mattutino subito dopo averne svolto uno pomeridiano che si sia protratto oltre il previsto per circostanze eccezionali. L’intesa prevede inoltre, in alcuni casi, il pagamento di ore di straordinario (anziché la loro trasformazione in riposo compensativo), il riconoscimento di una indennità per il pasto serale ai marittimi che terminano il turno oltre le 20 e non fruiscano dell’ora di sosta per il vitto, e di ore di compensativo a pagamento per il personale impiegato nei turni pomeridiani sulle linee 1 e 2 dello Stretto. ISCRIVITI ALLA NEWSLETTER QUOTIDIANA GRATUITA DI SHIPPING ITALY SHIPPING ITALY E’ ANCHE SU WHATSAPP: BASTA CLICCARE QUI PER ISCRIVERSI AL CANALE ED ESSERE SEMPRE AGGIORNATI

Rebound: a joint venture to develop a production capacity of 160,000 tons of Alcohol-to-Jet SAF per year at the Port of Dunkirk, strengthening European energy sovereignty and supporting France's industrial leadership in the energy transition. Technip Energies (PARIS: TE), Airbus, Safran and Tereos entered into an agreement to create Rebound, a joint venture to develop a large-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production project at the Port of Dunkirk, in Northern France. The project will use the Alcohol-to-Jet (AtJ) technological pathway to produce approximately 160,000 tons of SAF per year, making it one of the largest facilities of its kind in Europe and contributing to European energy sovereignty. With this agreement, the partners commit to fund the project's development phase, including engineering studies and other activities required to consider a Final Investment Decision (FID). SAF is widely recognised as the primary lever to decarbonise aviation. Under the European Union’s Refuel EU Aviation regulation, SAF blending mandates will rise progressively reaching 6% by 2030 and 70% by 2050, driving an eightfold increase in demand between 2030 and 2050. Among the available production pathways, Alcohol-to-Jet is emerging as a scalable and cost-competitive option which converts advanced ethanol, produced from agricultural and forestry residues into drop-in aviation fuel that can be blended with conventional jet fuel and used in existing engines and aircraft. In this project development phase, Technip Energies will act as the project’s lead developer and engineering service provider, bringing its expertise in technology scaling and complex project execution. Airbus and Safran, world-class leaders in global aerospace, join as industrial partners, offtake facilitators and potential SAF offtakers. As a European leader in ethanol production, Tereos, a French agricultural cooperative intends to supply and source the advanced ethanol required for the project. Together, the four partners cover the value chain from feedstock supply to aviation end-use, under a single European-led initiative. A key milestone was already reached: the Port of Dunkirk awarded Technip Energies an industrial site in Northern France, which will offer, upon finalisation of the joint venture, strong logistical advantages to Rebound for feedstock and product transport, as well as a streamlined permitting pathway. The partners will progress through a disciplined, stage-gated development process. Steps ahead include the selection of the technology licensor, permitting activities, launch of pre-FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) and FEED activities, finalisation of feedstock supply and SAF offtake agreements, and securing the financing for the construction of the asset. The creation of the joint venture is subject to customary closing conditions and approvals and is expected to be finalised in the second half of this year. Benjamin Lechuga, Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer of Technip Energies, commented:“Sustainable Aviation Fuel is one of the most critical levers to decarbonise aviation, and the Alcohol-to-Jet pathway offers a credible, scalable route to get there. With Rebound, we are putting into practice our strategy to capture greater value through adjacent business models, originating and developing projects in fast-growing energy transition markets alongside recognised industry leaders such as Airbus, Safran and Tereos. We look forward to advancing this project with the engineering rigor and disciplined execution that define Technip Energies.” Julie Kitcher, Chief Sustainability Officer and Communications of Airbus, stated:"The Rebound project is a vote of confidence in SAF and in Europe's ability to be a leader in the journey to decarbonise aviation. With renewable energy facing global headwinds, Airbus will work with our partners to open up an abundant new SAF pathway, Alcohol-to-Jet fuel, in France. This project aims to increase the availability of lower-carbon fuels, contribute to reducing aviation emissions and strengthen Europe’s energy supply security, while creating a new job market. I am delighted that Airbus is a partner in the Rebound project, which is a vital step forward for the SAF ecosystem in Europe." Nathalie Stubler, Chief Sustainability Officer of Safran,commented:“Developing Sustainable Aviation Fuel at scale is essential for decarbonising air transport. This ambitious project brings together leading French and European expertise, supporting the emergence of a competitive SAF industry. By joining forces with our partners, Safran reaffirms its commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility, fully aligned with our strategy to reduce CO₂emissions and support the energy transition in aviation. This commitment is reflected in our investments, through Safran Corporate Ventures, in the development of sustainable solutions for the aviation industry of tomorrow.” Jérôme Bos, Chief Strategy Officer of Tereos,declared:“We are delighted to contribute, through Rebound, to the emergence of the Alcohol-to-Jet industry in France, supporting the decarbonization of the aviation sector. This project is fully aligned with Tereos’ mission to develop low-carbon industrial value chains by creating value from agricultural production. Tereos will bring to the project its expertise and industrial assets dedicated to the production of advanced ethanol. It also provides a strong illustration of the development of a bioeconomy rooted in French and European agricultural production." About Technip Energies Technip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse. With leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2management, we are contributing to the development of critical markets such as energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circularity. Our complementary business segments, Technology, Products and Services (TPS) and Project Delivery, turn innovation into scalable and industrial reality. Through collaboration and excellence in execution, our 18,000+ employees across 35 countries are fully committed to bridging prosperity with sustainability for a world designed to last. Technip Energies generated revenues of €7.2 billion in 2025 and is listed on Euronext Paris. The Company also has American Depositary Receipts trading over the counter. For further information:www.ten.com About Airbus Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus designs and manufactures modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in space systems, defence and security. In helicopters, Airbus provides efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide. About Safran Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with more than 110,000 employees and revenue of 31.3 billion euros in 2025, and holds, alone or in partnership, global or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and Innovation roadmaps. Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices. Safran Corporate Ventures is Safran’s venture capital subsidiary, dedicated to financing innovative technology startups and SMEs. Since its inception in April 2015, it has helped fund 23 innovative companies in the Group’s various focus areas (Factory 4.0, decarbonization of the aerospace industry, embedded components, new materials, new services). About Tereos The Tereos French agricultural cooperative, a union of 10,300 cooperative members, has recognised know-how in the processing of beet, sugarcane, cereals and alfalfa. Through its 38 industrial plants, a presence in 12 countries and the commitment of its 14,300 employees, Tereos Group supports its customers close to their markets with a broad and complementary range of products. Driven by its purpose—Cultivating a shared future for the Earth and People by meeting essential daily needs—the cooperative is one of the 50 most committed companies in terms of emissions linked to forests, land and agriculture. Contacts Technip Energies Investor RelationsPhillip LindsayVice-President Investor RelationsTel: +44 207 585 5051Email:Phillip Lindsay Media RelationsJason HyonnePress Relations & Social Media ManagerTel: +33 1 47 78 22 89Email:Jason Hyonne Airbus Media RelationsCamila OROZCOAIRBUSTel: +33 6 07 54 22 96Email:Camila Orozco Safran Media relationsCatherine Malek:catherine.malek@safrangroup.com/ +33 1 40 60 80 28Isabelle Javary:isabelle.javary@safrangroup.com/ +33 1 40 60 82 20Paul Wirbel:paul.wirbel@safrangroup.com/ + 33 6 88 12 54 70 Tereos Head of communicationsValérie GillotEmail :valerie.gillot@tereos.com Media RelationsCTempo-Saper VedereCapucine Barraud-DegouyTel: +33 6 64 75 88 44Email :capucinebarraud@ctempo.fr Attachments

Commenting on data from the Alternative Fuels Insight (AFI) platform for May, Stefanatos noted that this development primarily reflects shifting dynamics across individual shipping segments. As he explained, the strong activity previously observed in the containership sector has begun to moderate, while market interest is increasingly shifting towards tanker and dry bulk vessel segments. Stefanatos emphasized that LNG continues to maintain a leading role as a near-term fuel solution. At the same time, growing interest is being recorded in alternative fuels such as ammonia, hydrogen, and methanol, which are widely regarded as critical pathways for building operational experience and technological expertise ahead of the next generation of low-emission maritime solutions. Για να εμφανίζονται περισσότερα άρθρα τηςΝαυτεμπορικήςστις αναζητήσεις σας εύκολα και γρήγορα, πρέπει να προσθέσετε το site στις προτιμώμενες πηγές σας. Μπορείτε να το κάνετε πηγαίνονταςεδώ.

Tras seis meses de pruebas de ingeniería real, lagasolineramarina,Hydrogen Power Hubya ha pasado las pruebas clave para arrancar sus operaciones.La plataforma flotante es capaz de generar cinco megavatios de potencia eléctrica continua a partir de hidrógeno para alimentar directamente a cruceros y otros grandes barcos mientras están atracados. Las pruebas se llevaron a cabo en las aguas del Reino Unido, aunque el sistema está diseñado para desplegarse en cualquier puerto del mundo. Hoy, instalar tomas de corriente convencionales en un muelle exige reforzar subestaciones, tender kilómetros de cable y sobrevivir a un laberinto burocrático que puede durar entre tres y siete años. La central flotante cortocircuita todo ese proceso. Con el Hydrogen Power Hub,los barcos se anclan en el mar y empiezan a cargarse,lo que supone un gran alivio para los grandes puertos de ciudades como Londres, Singapur o Hamburgo, que ya están bajo presión regulatoria para reducir emisiones, pero no pueden permitirse paralizarse con obras. El sistema integra hidrógeno, baterías y sistemas eléctricos ya existentes en una especie deadaptador flotante universalque podría evitar la emisión de medio millón de toneladas de carbono a la atmósfera en la próxima década. "El Hydrogen Power Hub demuestra que los puertos no tienen por qué esperar años a que se modernicen las redes eléctricas para empezar a reducir las emisiones", aseguraLuke Jenkinson, fundador y director ejecutivo de ELIRE Maritime. "Hemos validado un sistema práctico, escalable y fácil de implementar, capaz de suministrar energía limpia directamente allí donde más se necesita". El sistema está compuesto portres plataformas modularesde forma hexagonal que, en conjunto, ocupan unos 1.200 metros cuadrados. En su máxima configuración, esta gasolinera limpia puede suministrar cinco megavatios de potencia continua y entregar hasta 91 megavatios hora de energía por semana, suficiente para alimentar a cruceros de tamaño medio. Para conseguirlo, utiliza sistemas modulares de pilas de combustible de 1,3 megavatios que son mucho más silenciosos que los generadores . Estas pilas funcionan ininterrumpidamente, consumiendoentre 7.500 y 8.000 kilos de hidrógeno semanales. En la práctica, el sistema actúa como una enorme cisterna de energía. Carga lentamente unas baterías integradas de 45 megavatios hora para, cuando llega un barco, descargar toda esa electricidad de forma rápida. El hidrógeno se almacena en siete tanques a bordo, lo que requiere que un barco de suministro pase a rellenarlos un par de veces por semana. Una de las apuestas tecnológicas más novedosas del proyecto es el sistema de almacenamiento desarrollado por Rux Energy UK, que utilizamateriales nanoporosos para guardar el hidrógenode forma compacta, segura y a baja presión dentro de los propios tanques de la plataforma. A esto se suma que los tres módulos cuentan con paneles solares capaces de producir hasta 146 kilovatios adicionales, convirtiendo a la plataforma en una fuente de energía verdaderamente autónoma incluso cuando el buque de suministro de hidrógeno aún no ha llegado. Durante seis meses, el consorcio ha sometido a esta mole a toda la artillería de pruebas posibles.La Universidad de Strathclydese encargó de meter los diseños en tanques de olas para validar su estabilidad, su integridad frente a las tormentas y la conectividad entre las distintas plataformas flotantes. En paralelo, compañías comoSchneider Electric y Ricardo plchan comprobado que la arquitectura eléctrica funciona de manera totalmente independiente y que la integración del gas es segura. Tras evaluar los sistemas de anclaje en el lecho marino y el estrés de los materiales, los ingenieros no han encontrado ninguna barrera técnica que impida su construcción. La principal ventaja de este enchufe marítimo es que evita que los barcos atracados mantengan encendidos sus motores de combustión. Según los análisis, el uso de esta plataformareduce las emisiones en puerto en un 77 por cientoen comparación con los generadores diésel convencionales a bordo. Esto se traduce en un ahorro de 47 toneladas de dióxido de carbono por barco cada semana, eliminando además la lluvia de partículas nocivas sobre las ciudades costeras. Actualmente, la energía producida con hidrógeno es más cara que la electricidad convencional de la red o el gasoil (el coste estimado de esta plataforma ronda entre 0,25 y 0,50 libras esterlinas por kilovatio hora (entre unos 0,29 y 0,59 euros), frente a las 0,15 o 0,25 libras de la energía en tierra (unos 0,17 o 0,29 euros),perosu gran baza es la inmediatez.La plataforma se puede ensamblar, instalar rápidamente y mover de sitio si cambian las rutas comerciales, esquivando el riesgo de construir estructuras millonarias que luego queden abandonadas. Aunque el objetivo inmediato es electrificar los muelles, los ingenieros del consorcio han diseñado la plataforma pensando también en otras aplicaciones. El mismo sistema podría actuar como nodo para integrar energía de parques eólicos marinos, servir comobase logística flotanteo incluso tener aplicaciones de defensa, convirtiéndola en una infraestructura de energía que no queda obsoleta cuando cambian las necesidades del puerto. El consorcio —financiado por el programa UKRIClean Maritime Demonstrator Competition Round 6e impulsado por la empresa ELIRE Maritime— ya está negociando susprimeros despliegues en puertos de Londres, Singapur, Hamburgo, Brisbane y Riga. Tras seis meses de pruebas de ingeniería real, lagasolineramarina,Hydrogen Power Hubya ha pasado las pruebas clave para arrancar sus operaciones.La plataforma flotante es capaz de generar cinco megavatios de potencia eléctrica continua a partir de hidrógeno para alimentar directamente a cruceros y otros grandes barcos mientras están atracados. Las pruebas se llevaron a cabo en las aguas del Reino Unido, aunque el sistema está diseñado para desplegarse en cualquier puerto del mundo.