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Svitzer signs global Ecotow agreement with Wallenius Wilhelmsen to drive decarbonisation
Svitzer has signed a global EcoTow agreement with the Wallenius Wilhelmsen group. The agreement marks a major step in Svitzer’s decarbonisation journey and supports Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s ambition to reduce Scope 3 emissions across Svitzer’s global …
Apr 16, 2025 / Curious
Svitzer Places Order To Build The World’s First Battery Electric Methanol Tug
Svitzer has contracted UZMAR shipyard in Turkiye to build a first of its kind methanol-battery tug for delivery in H2 2025. 6MWh battery-powered tug will be deployed in Gothenburg and provide zero-emission services across a quarter of Svitzer’s …
Mar 17, 2025 / Curious
Sanmar signs deal to provide major global operator with fully electric tug
Sanmar has signed a contract with major towage and marine services provider Svitzer to build a fully electric tug to be deployed in Scandinavia to provide services between Denmark and Sweden. The Denmark-headquartered global operator has ordered a …
Jan 20, 2025 / Curious
Svitzer places order to build another battery-powered tug
Svitzer, a leading global towage and marine services provider, announced on Jan 15 it has ordered another battery-powered tug to add to its fleet. The tug will be used in the Øresund Strait between Denmark and Sweden. It will also contribute to …
Jan 20, 2025 / Curious
Höegh Autoliners & Svitzer Set New Standard For Sustainable Shipping In Australia
Svitzer, a leading global towage provider, and Höegh Autoliners, a leading global provider of ocean transportation services in the Roll-on, Roll-off segment, have partnered to deliver Svitzer’s first ever EcoTow solution in Australia, servicing the …
Jan 13, 2025 / Curious
Svitzer enters São Luís Port complex, strengthening presence in Brazil
Two tugboats were deployed to serve the ports of Itaqui, Ponta da Madeira, and Alumar. Svitzer, a leading global towage and marine services provider, has begun operations in the Port of Itaqui in São Luís, Maranhão, marking another significant …
Dec 9, 2024 / Curious
Svitzer Invests in Three New Tugboats in Brazil to Support Growth
Svitzer, a leading global towage provider, has announced the signing of a contract with Shipyard Rio Maguari for the construction of three new tugboats. This significant investment underlines Svitzer's continuous commitment to expanding its presence …
Jul 2, 2024 / Curious
Atlantic Towing Limited and Svitzer Modernise Halifax Port Fleet with New Escort Tugboats
Atlantic Towing Limited, a member of the J.D. Irving, Limited family of companies and Svitzer have made a significant joint investment in the modernisation of the Port of Halifax fleet by acquiring two new escort tugboats from the Rastar 3200 series, …
Jun 19, 2024 / Curious
Sohar Port receives first shipment of biofuel for use in marine tug operations
Sohar Port received the first shipment of biofuel to begin the experimental phase of using this fuel in tug and barge operations in cooperation with Svitzer, Woqod, and Hormuz Marine. Through these operations, the Port of Sohar seeks to cut down …
Jun 4, 2024 / Curious
Svitzer Completes Tug Series Delivery in Brazil
Svitzer, a leading global towage provider, has today announced the successful delivery of Svitzer Babitonga, the final tug in a series of six vessels from the 2300 Rampart Series. The delivery strengthens its fleet serving Brazil's dynamic maritime …
May 9, 2024 / Vessels