Reducing port waiting times saves emissions

Greenhouse gas emissions can be significantly lowered by reducing waiting time at port and optimising voyage speeds, according to new research by UMAS and University College London’s Energy Institute.

Graphic showing potential GHG emission reductions if various different types of ship reduce their waiting time at ports

Greenhouse gas emissions can be significantly lowered by reducing waiting time at port and optimising voyage speeds, according to new research by UMAS and University College London’s Energy Institute.