Associated British Ports (ABP) has become the first port operator to purchase The Scarlett Box, a pioneering menstrual health solution designed specifically for maritime environments. The Port of Southampton will be the first port in ABP’s portfolio to roll out The Scarlett Box, an emergency menstrual care kit. Earlier this year, ABP rolled out a group-wide initiative to ensure sanitary products are available across all its landside facilities, including offices and quay-side locations. Recognising the unique challenges faced by women on vessels, ABP is now extending the roll out to crew members working in marine environments where access to essential products can be limited. Scarlett Barnett-Smith, a Deck Officer with nearly…
Read MoreDay: 29 January 2026
XCF Global Evaluating Financing Alternatives to Drive Growth in SAF Platform
XCF Global, Inc., a leading innovator in decarbonizing the aviation industry through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (“SAF”), announced today that it is evaluating financing options to support the next phase of its long-term growth strategy: the construction of its New Rise Reno 2 facility (“New Rise 2”). If constructed, New Rise 2 is expected to enable XCF to expand its SAF and renewable fuel platform and aligns with its recently signed non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with global energy and commodities group BGN INT US LLC (“BGN”). As contemplated by the…
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