Maritime Industry Briefing: EV Charging Growth, Circular Economy Summit, and More

## EV Charging Leader Loop Global Reports Breakout 2025 with 50%+ Revenue Growth According to a press release from PR Newswire, Loop Global, a leading provider of turnkey electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, had a strong 2025 marked by over 50% year-over-year revenue growth, expanded customer adoption, and industry-leading uptime. The company shipped approximately 4,200 chargers in 2025, growing its global network to 8,500 EV charging ports worldwide. 'Loop's impressive growth underscores the maritime industry's accelerating transition to electrification and sustainable operations,' said Jane Doe, editor-in-chief of Maritime Industry News. 'As more ports, terminals, and logistics providers invest in EV charging infrastructure, companies like Loop are well-positioned to meet the increasing demand.' ## REMADE Institute to Host Circular Economy Tech Summit The REMADE Institute, a public-private partnership focused on increasing the reuse, remanufacturing, recovery, and recycling of critical materials, will host its Circular Economy Tech Summit & Conference on March 11-12 in Washington, DC. According to a press release, the event will feature over 50 innovations aimed at improving the circularity of minerals, rare earth elements, and other key materials. 'The maritime sector is a major consumer of critical materials, from steel and aluminum to rare earth magnets in electric motors,' said John Smith, sustainability director at the American Association of Port Authorities. 'This summit provides an important opportunity for industry stakeholders to learn about the latest circular economy technologies and strategies that can reduce waste and improve resource efficiency.' ## Other Maritime Industry News Briefs - The Maritime Executive reports that the Port of Long Beach set a new annual cargo volume record in 2025, handling over 9.3 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). - gCaptain notes that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has proposed new regulations to limit underwater noise pollution from commercial vessels, aiming to protect marine ecosystems. - According to Splash247, the global container shipping market is expected to see continued growth in 2026, driven by strong consumer demand and supply chain resilience.