Technology & Trends - Motors

As the maritime industry works to decarbonise, electrification is proving to be one of the most practical and immediate solutions. Wärtsilä’s Torsten Büssow explains how batteries, hybrid propulsion, and alternative fuels together are shaping the fleet of the future. Shipping is entering a decisive phase in its energy transition. Electrification, once confined to pilot projects and short-sea ferries, is now becoming a cornerstone of decarbonisation strategies across the mar...

Global transportation networks are becoming increasingly interconnected, with digital systems playing a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of ports and supply chains. However, this reliance on technology can also create vulnerabilities, as demonstrated by the recent ransomware attack on Nagoya Port. As Japan's busiest shipping hub, the port's operations were brought to a standstill for two days, highlighting the potential for significant disruption to national economies and supply cha...