Ekranoplans, special ultra-low flying aircraft, promise to combine features from ships, airplanes, and hovercraft. There are many designs and projects out there, but they have yet to truly realise their promise. Now the discovery of …
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Automation on the Docks: Podcast (10Blocks)
Audio Transcript Brian Anderson: Welcome back to the 10 Blocks podcast. This is Brian Anderson, the editor of City Journal. Joining me on the show today is Jordan McGillis, who’s City Journal’s economics editor. Jordan writes about energy technology, economic …
Continue readingWorld’s largest battery-electric ship launched (Cruise&Ferry)
Incat Hull 096 will carry up to 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles when it begins operations for South American ferry operator Buquebus Incat Hull 096 – the world’s largest battery-electric ship at 130 metres in …
Continue readingFirst electric tour boat to ply the Thames, thanks to UK companies (PowertrainInt’l)
A Silver Raven for the Tower of London River Tour The Silver Raven is the first electric tour boat to ply the waters of the Thames, thanks to Pendennis Shipyard and Vulkan UK On the …
Continue readingMonday’s Friday Reads – 14 July 2025
• How engineers are fighting rising temperatures on the Tube (IMechE) • How to write the UK railway timetable, Part One: Video (Network Rail) • 25 places with two stations: 14 Catford (BusAndTrainUser) • History, …
Continue readingBelfast company’s mimimal wake electric hydrofoil ferry showcased: Video (PowellRiverPeak)
In a demonstration that felt more like science fiction than public transit, an all-electric ‘flying’ ferry took to the waters of [British Columbia’s] Howe Sound on June 23, showcasing its green technology. A flying ferry? …
Continue readingNYC ‘Blue Highways’ Moves Forward With New Freight Dock in South Bronx
A new floating freight facility will open at the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center in a matter of weeks. That’s one small step for boats. The city’s “blue highway” dreams of maritime freight transportation took …
Continue readingZero-emissions Artemis EF-12 ferry begins trials in Orkney (TheEngineer)
A fully electric, 12 passenger hydrofoil vessel has been delivered in Orkney as part of the UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) programme. The deployment of Artemis Technologies’ Artemis EF-12 Workboat XL signals the …
Continue readingFriday Reads – 25 April 2025
• Pope of the people, man of the rails: the quiet power of Francis’ love for trains (RailTech) • Clever tube trivia in the Elizabeth line’s new station stickers (Ian Visits) • Network Rail Painting …
Continue readingWorld’s first electric hydrofoil ferry begins service in Stockholm (Cruise&Ferry)
The world’s first electric hydrofoil ferry, Nova, has entered service in Stockholm, Sweden. Nova departed from its dock in the suburb of Tappström and completed the 15-kilometre route to Stockholm’s City Hall in just over …
Continue readingMonday’s Friday Reads – 17 February 2025
• ‘So patronising’: rail bosses spark anger by hiding train departure times (The Guardian) • The Blackfriars Station That Isn’t in Blackfriars: Video (Jago Hazzard) • Is Berlin’s Public Transport Actually Better Than London’s? Video …
Continue readingUK Ferry Market Survey (DiscoverFerries)
This survey is sponsored by Discover Ferries, the representative body for all major UK passenger ferry lines. The aim of the survey is to help the industry understand its passengers’ needs in order to improve …
Continue readingCargo shuttles on the Thames: enabling van-free urban delivery (ZagDaily)
Cargo bikes are becoming a norm in London, enabling last mile delivery without emissions, while taking vans off the road. Sustainable logistics provider Delivery Mates alone delivered 2.5 million parcels by cargo bike in London last year, …
Continue readingUK designed foiling fast ferry enters build phase (TheEngineer)
A demonstrator “Tri-foiler” ferry designed by Southampton naval architect Chartwell Marine could take to the water as soon as March 2025. Currently being built by Southampton composites specialist Designcraft the vessel – a high speed electric trimaran …
Continue reading£1 billion London Gateway Investment Announced but More Needed for Rail (RailMag)
Global logistics giant DP World has unveiled a significant £1 billion investment to expand London Gateway, solidifying its position as the UK’s largest container port. The expansion will see the addition of two new shipping …
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