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World’s First Green Hydrogen Shore Power Demonstrator showcased at the Port of Leith
Innovate UK and the UK Department for Transport, together with project partners Forth Ports, Targe Towing, Logan Energy, PlusZero and Waterwhelm, on March 13th, showcased the world’s first Green Hydrogen Shore Power Demonstrator that uses clean, …
Mar 17, 2025 / Curious
Six Tugs Named in Port of Leith Ceremony
At a special dedication ceremony at the Port of Leith this week, six tugs were given a traditional marine blessing with their godmothers present. They form part of the large fleet of tugs and work boats operated by Targe Towing Limited, a wholly …
Oct 7, 2024 / Vessels
Forth Ports commits operations to be carbon neutral by 2032 & Net Zero by 2042
The UK’s third largest ports group, Forth Ports, has outlined its commitment and the actions it is taking to achieve a Net Zero carbon operation by 2042. The company, which is Scotland’s biggest port operator, also outlined an interim target of …
May 17, 2023 / Curious
Port of Leith is first port on mainland Scotland to go live with zero emissions shore power for ships
The Port of Leith has become the first large mainland commercial port in Scotland to provide a shore power connection, reflecting Forth Ports’ commitment to reducing its own carbon footprint as well as that of its customers. The Victoria 1 …
Jan 9, 2023 / Curious
Giant strides for green infrastructure at Grangemouth and Tilbury shipped from Kalmar’s facility aboard the specialist vessel the MV Aura
Low emission straddle carriers form part of Forth Ports major investment in its container ports The 12 Kalmar ESC440 straddle carriers were shipped from Kalmar’s facility in Poland aboard the specialist vessel the MV Aura which delivered five to the …
Nov 7, 2022 / Vessels
Spectacular sight on River Forth as world’s largest construction vessel offloads cargo
Onlookers on both the north and south banks of the Forth Estuary were treated to a spectacular this weekend as one of the most remarkable marine operations ever undertaken on the river unfolded before their eyes.In an operation spanning two days, …
Apr 13, 2021 / Curious
Forth Ports Acquires Targe Towing to Power up Growth Opportunities
Forth Ports Limited (Forth Ports) and Targe Towing Limited (Targe) jointly announced on Jan 11 that Forth Ports has acquired the entire share capital of Targe.Targe is a first class and extremely professional marine services business with an …
Jan 20, 2021 / Curious
Rosyth’s Agri-hub has bumper month handling over 100,000 tonnes of product
Scotland’s largest agricultural products hub (“agri-hub”) at the Port of Rosyth has completed a bumper month of activity in September, with the handling of over 100,000 tonnes of essential agri products delivered aboard four ships for Cefetra.The …
Oct 13, 2020 / Curious
Forth Ports places order for Damen ASD Tug 2312
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Forth Ports Limited for an ASD Tug 2312. The signing ceremony took place in Tilbury Docks, UK on 26th February. Representing Damen was Area Director Frank de Lange, while Forth Ports was represented by …
Mar 16, 2020 / Curious
Edinburgh to host prestigious European Cruise event in 2020
Capital Cruising has won a bid to host the prestigious Cruise Europe Conference for the first time in Edinburgh next year. The annual three-day event, which will be held in venues across the Capital in March 2020 including a gala dinner in the Museum …
Sep 11, 2019 / Cruise