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Port of Tyne and partners launch green shipping project “By establishing this green corridor between the Port of Tyne and the Port of IJmuiden, we aim to significantly reduce carbon emissions between the North East of England and Europe, with the aim of saving up to 850,000 tonnes of CO2 annually.” The Port of Tyne and its partners DFDS, Ricardo plc and KVSA (Felison Terminals and Data & Intelligence) have launched the Green North Sea Shipping Corridor Project, a government-backed effort to create a zero-emission shipping route between the Port of Tyne and the Port of IJmuiden in Amsterdam. Find out more about the collaboration and drive “for a greener future” here: https://lnkd.in/dz3curxn Matt Beeton Peter van de Meerakker Declan Walsh Tim Scarbrough Matthew Moss Eleni Bougioukou Florian Vreeburg Alexander Coesel

Green shipping innovation for north sea corridor Ricardo plc will be the lead environmental consultancy in the next phase of the development of ‘Green North Sea Shipping Corridor Project’, seeking to create a Green Shipping Corridor (GSC) between the Port of Tyne (UK) and Zeehaven IJmuiden NV / Port of IJmuiden (Amsterdam). The project, which includes partners from the two ports; ferry operator, DFDS; and maritime data and communication provider, KSVA, is part of a £9 million investment package announced by the Maritime Minister, Mike Kane MP, in October, to decarbonise shipping. #ports #decarbonisation #ISeaSMEs #greencorridors #shipping https://lnkd.in/e2FDqSSV

✨ Hamburg and Vancouver Ports to Drive Alternative Fuels and Innovation 🚢 Exciting times for the maritime industry as the Port of Hamburg (Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) Anstalt öffentlichen Rechts) and Port of Vancouver (Vancouver Fraser Port Authority) have signed a landmark MOU to drive alternative fuels and digital innovation! 🔋 This partnership aims to enhance sustainability, improve operational efficiency, and boost safety across both ports, paving the way for cleaner and smarter maritime operations. 🌿 Key areas of focus include: ⚓ Alternative fuel bunkering ⚓ Cutting-edge safety technologies like drones ⚓ Predictive analytics for optimized operations ⚓ Sustainable cruise port accreditation As major maritime hubs, both ports are committed to decarbonization and innovation in the maritime sector, setting a new standard for global bunkering operations. 🚢 This collaboration strengthens their positions as leaders in green maritime practices, ensuring cleaner, safer, and more efficient shipping worldwide. 🌍 #Bunkering #AlternativeFuels #MaritimeInnovation #Sustainability #GreenShipping #PortOfHamburg #PortOfVancouver #Decarbonization #Canada #Germany #BunkeringNews #BunkerMarket https://lnkd.in/dq6AA5Tm

Green shipping innovation for north sea corridor Ricardo plc will be the lead environmental consultancy in the next phase of the development of ‘Green North Sea Shipping Corridor Project’, seeking to create a Green Shipping Corridor (GSC) between the Port of Tyne (UK) and Zeehaven IJmuiden NV / Port of IJmuiden (Amsterdam). The project, which includes partners from the two ports; ferry operator, DFDS; and maritime data and communication provider, KSVA, is part of a £9 million investment package announced by the Maritime Minister, Mike Kane MP, in October, to decarbonise shipping. #ports #decarbonisation #ISeaSMEs #greencorridors #shipping https://lnkd.in/eC9-8xkD

In an exhilarating stride towards eco-friendly maritime transport, Peel Ports Group, the UK's second-largest port owner, has teamed up with specialists from NatPower Marine to unveil plans for the pioneering green shipping corridor between the UK and Ireland. This collaboration paints a greener future, potentially setting a global benchmark for slashing shipping emissions. Imagine the seas awash with the innovation of electric ships powered by the UK's first commercial electric ship (e-ship) charging network. NatPower Marine is spearheading a £100 million investment to birth this network across all eight ports run by Peel Ports Group in the UK and Ireland. Their vision is grand, reaching beyond maritime bounds to include electric vehicle chargers for the commercial vehicles threading through these ports. Dublin Port and Belfast-Heysham are the chosen pilot routes for this transformative project. The aim? To have Heysham Port crowned as the UK's inaugural 'net zero port'. Already a beacon of change, Heysham has dramatically cut emissions of its landside operations by a staggering 90%. The bigger picture? This initiative is just the beginning of a global overhaul, a £3 billion network encompassing 120 ports by 2030. It addresses the industry's pressing 'chicken and egg' issue spotlighted by NatPower Marine's CEO, Stefano Sommadossi, who emphasizes the urgency for a clean energy network to match the expected tripling of marine trade by 2050. Peel Ports Group's commitment to a net-zero future by 2040 is aligned with this ambitious plan. Their CEO, Claudio Veritiero, recognises the game-changing nature of this proposal, eager to cultivate the green corridor and assist their clientele in the shift towards sustainability. Are we witnessing the dawn of the net-zero era in maritime trade? Will this mark the wave of change for cleaner seas? Let's sail into the discourse - how do you see the ripple effects of this sustainable shift impacting the global shipping industry? 🚢🌍💡 #GreenShipping #SustainableTransport #Innovation

🚢 X-Press Feeders, the world’s largest independent common carrier, has entered into an MOU with six European ports: Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Port of Tallinn, Port of Helsinki Ltd, Port of HaminaKotka Ltd, Freeport of Riga, and Klaipėdos uostas/Port of Klaipėda. This collaboration marks a significant step towards creating green shipping corridors and driving decarbonization in Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea. -By collaborating with these leading European ports, we can collectively drive the adoption of green technologies that accelerate the decarbonization of our industry, says Francis Goh, Chief Operating Officer of X-Press Feeders. Angus ParkinsonAnnemarie ModerMichiel VermeirenDave RemijsenDries Van GheluwePilar Tejo Mora-GranadosRiitta PöntynenLars GreenDanae TsopelaJørn AskvikAnnemieke Hol https://lnkd.in/dHwC_xir

With a growing global focus on sustainability, the port and terminal industry faces significant pressure to pursue decarbonisation. The electrification of container handling equipment at ports is in its infancy, but the landscape is evolving relatively quickly. Read the full article on page 15 & 16 of Greenport here: https://loom.ly/OLTAfsQ #Hyster

The collaboration between Madoqua and key ports has led to a groundbreaking initiative – the creation of a green fuels corridor linking Portugal, the Netherlands, and Germany. Through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by Madoqua, Port of Sines, Port of Rotterdam, and duisport, the vision of establishing this sustainable corridor is underway. This innovative endeavor aims to promote the adoption of green fuels for transportation in these regions, highlighting their environmental benefits and increased energy efficiency. The strategic alliance emphasizes a joint commitment to sustainable practices and reducing carbon emissions in the transportation sector. By spearheading this project, the partners are making significant progress in advocating for eco-friendly solutions in fuel distribution and improving transportation infrastructure. This initiative represents a step forward and a dedicated effort toward a greener future in transportation. #GreenFuels #SustainableTransportation

With a growing global focus on sustainability, the port and terminal industry faces significant pressure to pursue decarbonisation. The electrification of container handling equipment at ports is in its infancy, but the landscape is evolving relatively quickly. Read the full article on page 15 & 16 of Greenport here: https://bit.ly/41mzQ0y

The launch of the Green Shipping Corridor in the North Sea aims to accelerate decarbonisation by fostering collaboration among ports, shipping companies, and stakeholders. What impact do you think regional green shipping corridors like the one in the North Sea could have on maritime operations, fuel innovation, or emission-reduction strategies? How might this influence shipping practices for businesses operating in similar busy trade routes? https://lnkd.in/dqdp6YDv Via Safety4Sea #Dercarbonisation #MaritimeOperations #Shipping