The Port of Hamburg is leading the way

The Port of Hamburg is leading the EU in shore-side power supply for container and cruise ships, allowing vessels to power down diesel engines while at berth. After years of providing shore power to cruise ships, the technology is now being expanded to cargo ships. By 2025, major terminals like Eurogate and Burchardkai, along with cruise centers, will have 10 connections for container ships and four for cruise ships, cutting emissions during berthing.

By supplying ships at berth with shore power, we are jointly making another important contribution to cleaner air and lower greenhouse gas emissions in the Port of Hamburg. Emmanuel Delran, Vice President Operations Efficiency, CMA CGM Group

This expansion, developed with Siemens and PowerCon, will be optimized by 2025. From 2030, EU regulations will require ships over 5,000 GT to use shore power, and Hamburg is preparing for increased demand as part of the EU’s “Fit for 55” climate goals. The port aims to be climate neutral by 2045, powered by 100% green electricity, with expected consumption reaching 130-140 GWh by 2030.

Shipping companies like Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, and MSC, already familiar with shore power in other ports, are gearing up for its use in Hamburg as part of global decarbonization efforts.

Read the entire article here.

For more articles about the Port of Hamburg, click here.