Fueling the Future of Ports: Cost Savings and Resilience as Propane’s Proven Edge
; Research Council; John Barnett, New Market Business Development Manager, Suburban Propane; and Sydney Eick, Sales Director, MAFI / Trepel (USA) - the dynamic session will give attendees firsthand insights into how propane is driving port performance, including:Lower Total Costs: Cutting equipment, infrastructure, and maintenance expensesProven Power & Performance: Delivering reliable energy for every task and in any conditionUnmatched Versatility: Powering everything from forklifts and terminal tractors to generators and vesselsSuperior Reliability: Keeping operations running even when the grid goes
Propane’s Economic Edge for Ports During Trade Uncertainty
on a 2021 assessment of the San Pedro Bay terminals at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the purchase price for near-zero emission propane terminal tractors is significantly lower than electric tractors at approximately $150,000 in comparison with electric’s $320,000 per unit.Reduced Infrastructure and Maintenance CostsPropane refueling infrastructure also tends to cost much less than electric, which may require recharging stations and grid upgrades. Propane infrastructure is cost effective, scalable, and quick to deploy. Not only can large operations store over 100,000 gallons of propane
Subsea Cable Industry Warns of Repair Gaps in Europe’s Digital and Energy Networks
Europe’s subsea cable infrastructure, the backbone of its digital economy and energy transition, is facing mounting risks from geopolitical tension, climate impacts, and lack of preparedness. In a joint position statement, the European Subsea Cables Association (ESCA) and the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) have warned that regulatory barriers, a shortage of skilled offshore workers and the lack of readily available solutions are compromising the continent’s ability to repair damaged cables.The statement comes in response to the European Commission’s Cable Security
Jacobs Chooses Fugro to Conduct Investigation for New US Infrastructure on Wake Island
;The isolated coral atoll serves as a key logistical and transport hub for the US Navy’s activities in the Indo-Pacific. Fugro’s efforts will equip Jacobs with the essential ground engineering data needed to plan and design a new mooring system on the island, contributing to an ongoing infrastructure modernization program.Fugro has a proven history of successfully handling similar projects, including on Wake Island for Jacobs. In April, Fugro completed fieldwork for an onshore site investigation to support facility upgrades. The project required a robust mobilization plan, which included
Israeli Firm Gets Final Permit for US Wave Energy Demo
Eco Wave Power, an onshore wave energy technology company, has received a final permit for the construction and demonstration of its wave energy technology in San Pedro, California.The Revocable Permit 25-05 by the Port of Los Angeles was executed on behalf of the Executive Director, Eugene D. Seroka on March 27, 2025.This permit is the final approval required for Eco Wave Power to start construction of its pilot project, following it receiving a federal Nationwide Permit (NWP) 52 for Water-Based Renewable Energy Generation Pilot Projects granted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in November 2024.
MATS Spotlights UK's Future Marine Infrastructure for Its 10th Edition
The future direction of the UK’s marine research infrastructure and how to succeed in taking on solo global ocean challenges are on the keynote billboard for this year’s tenth Marine Autonomy and Technology Showcase (MATS), organizer the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) has announced.The event will run from November 5-7, 2024, at NOC’s dockside facilities in Southampton, with the NOC operated research vessel RRS James Cook due to be alongside.Confirmed keynote speakers include NOC CEO Dr John Siddorn, who will outline his vision for NOC, after taking over the reins earlier this year.
Electric Trash Skimmers Installed in Port of Long Beach
California's Port of Long Beach is working with one of its tenants to remove surface pollution from the water.Marathon Pipe Line (MPL), part of Marathon Petroleum’s midstream segment, MPLX, recently installed two electric trash skimmers at its dock in Terminal 2, and the port agreed to pick up the trash for disposal at a reduced cost.“The skimmers are attached to the dock. They float and go up and down with the tide, using a system similar to a swimming pool skimmer to suck in trash,” said Marathon Petroleum Advanced Emergency Preparedness Professional Court Hemerick.The skimmers
Renovations Commence at NOAA's Research Vessel Pier in Charleston
includes the demolition of the site's existing pier and construction of a new one for NOAA's ships homeported in Charleston, the Ronald H. Brown and Nancy Foster. The new pier will feature shoreside power for the vessels, as well as a warehouse, sea wall, living shoreline and other supporting infrastructure.In September 2023, NOAA awarded $59.8 million to Manson Construction Company for the renovations. The infrastructure project is partially funded by the Inflation Reduction Act.“President Biden’s Investing in America agenda — and the historic Inflation Reduction Act — has
Maritime Risk Symposium 2024 – Great Power Competition and Gray Zone Engagement
intelligence (AI) offers promising solutions to enhance the detection, analysis and mitigation of gray zone cyber threats in the maritime sector. This panel will explore the potential of AI to counter tactics like GPS spoofing, Automatic Identification System manipulation and attacks against port infrastructure. It will examine how machine learning-based systems can identify anomalies in network behavior, detect subtle patterns associated with gray zone activities and automate threat intelligence analysis. The panel will also address the challenges of applying AI in this context, including the need
August 2025
