ABB solutions picked for Samskip’s hydrogen-powered newbuilds

The two hydrogen fueled short sea containerships ordered by Rotterdam-headquartered Samskip earlier this year will feature a comprehensive ABB power, propulsion and automation system

On order at India’s Cochin Shipyard for deliveries in the third and fourth quarters of 2025, the 135-meter vessels are being built to a design by Norway’s Naval Dynamics AS and will have a capacity of about 365 45-foot long high cube containers. They will operate between Oslo Fjord and Rotterdam, a distance of...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/abb-solutions-picked-for-samskips-hydrogen-powered-newbuilds/

DB Schenker plans autonomous container feeder project in Norway

DB Schenker has revealed plans to operate an innovative zero-emission coastal container feeder in Norway in North Europe.

The fully electric vessel will operate between Ekornes’ own port, Ikornnes, and the port of Ålesund in Norway. The ship will complete the 43-kilometres journey within three hours, at a speed of 7.7 knots.

The vessel will be 50 metres long and will be able to carry 300 deadweight tons of cargo. The feeder ship will run without a crew but will be monitored and controlled by...

https://container-news.com/db-schenker-plans-autonomous-container-feeder-project-in-norway/