Europe GreenPort

In an effort to speed up the transition to fossil free fuel, several transport giants have teamed up to reduce carbon emissions linked to the port.

The bremenports-managed ports of Bremen (Bremen and Bremerhaven ports) have achieved a key environmental certificate for the fifth time to reflect their commitment towards environmental sustainability.

One Swedish port authority is working hard to increase the reach of its shoreside power system to further cut portside ship emissions.

HPC Hamburg Port Consulting has been helping a German terminal to digitalise and automate the customs clearance processes for import and export traffic with the UK to improve speed and efficiency.

The Scottish Government is developing plans for a new model of green ports focused on inclusive growth, fair work practices and delivering a net zero economy.

As one of the first german port businesses with a comprehensive green strategy, bremenports wants to ramp up stakeholder dialogue to stay ahead.

The Port Authority of Valencia has joined the World Ports Climate Action Program (WPSP) to add its weight to the sector’s commitment to decarbonisation.

Five Swedish energy companies have joined forces to discover the smartest way to transport up to two million tonnes of captured carbon dioxide annually from facility to quayside.

The Port of Bergen is planning a new cargo port with a focus on innovative and environmentally friendly solutions.

One UK port’s ambitious carbon reduction plan has been approved to enable it to press forward with plans to become the first net carbon neutral UK port by 2030.

Two ports have walked away with some top awards at this year’s UK Maritime Awards demonstrating their ability for clean energy enterprise in the UK.

The spanish Port of Algeciras has won the ESPO Award 2020 in recognition of its successful strategy to attract innovation and local start-ups.

The UK’s Port of Tyne has announced a GB£1m investment that will help combat dust emissions.

An emergency oil spill exercise has successfully been carried out by a UK body to test its capability and processes in the event of a tier 2 hydrocarbon spill.

One Spanish port has reduced its CO2 emissions by 20% and becomes the first port in the world to achieve a key emissions award.

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has congratulated the Port of Valencia for successfully renewing the EcoPorts’ environmental management standard (PERS), the sixth such time for Valencia.

A Spanish port has successfully renewed its EcoPorts environmental management standard (PERS) certification.

A French port has established a local service for the treatment of scrubber residues to align with the IMO sulphur cap.

A new weekly rail shuttle service has commenced, providing Oslo and Norway with a rapid, dependable and climate-smart link to the largest port in Scandinavia.

The first shore power operation in Estonia has taken place following a €3.5m shore power investment to cut air pollution and reduce noise.