Tag: shore power

The World Port Climate Action Program (WPCAP) will be extended with a new focus on shore power, new fuels and green shipping corridors, agreed CEOs and leaders of 12 leading ports at a meeting in Rotterdam.

During the 2023 GREEN4SEA Athens Forum, Mrs. Theodosia Digalaki, Technical Product Manager, ERMA FIRST, shared her perspective on reducing carbon footprint with shore power. She presented technical information about the necessary infrastructure on both the port and vessel sides and referred to the benefits of shore power and how it can have a direct impact on reducing emissions and optimize ports’ climate.

ERMA FIRST has published a new whitepaper Alternative Maritime Power: The Key to Greener Ports, which presents alternative maritime power solutions as the key to greener ports as the regulatory landscape increasingly favours shore power capabilities.

Port of Rotterdam released a statement to inform that CO2 emissions from industry and power plants in the Port were reduced by 1 Mtonne (4.2%) in 2022 compared to 2021.

The UK Club informed that CARB issued a Notice on 30 March 2023 announcing a further extension of the 30-day reporting deadline for California' s Mandatory At-Berth Regulation to 1 May 2023.

Mr. Allard Castelein, CEO, Port of Rotterdam, reveals how the Port Authority embraces sustainability and remains in line with the UN SDGs. He also mentions three major projects that aim to scale up shore power and port digitalization while he highlights that energy transition requires collaboration. In that regard, the Port Authority is getting broad-based coalitions involved in the development of Green Corridors.

Today, container ships at all of California’s major ports use shore power, thanks to technology developed at the Port of Long Beach.

Decarbonization is a priority for the shipping sector in which every stakeholder shares responsibility. Dr Stelios Kyriacou, Chief Technology Officer at ERMA FIRST, offers insights into the company’s dynamic five-year strategy for decarbonization.

On February 8, COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited and COSCO Shipping Development announced the launch of an innovative electric vessel alliance, marking an important milestone in the history of green shipping in China.

Port Everglades recently completed a study to add shore power to the Port's eight cruise terminals and has taken delivery of the final report.