Summary
Ports are essential for global trade and prosperity, but at the same time contribute to the emission of pollutants through freight traffic and port activities.
The "Blue Supply Chains" is an INTERREG project of the Baltic Sea Region that supports port authorities and port operators in implementing measures to decarbonise port locations. -
The project follows different approaches supporting decarbonisation in ports:
- Evaluation and piloting of measures for complete electrification of handling equipment t,
- Strategies for providing, handling and storing alternative fuel,
- Promotion of more environmentally friendly transport chains in the hinterland, with a focus on the development of combined transport.
Under the coordination of Port of Hamburg Marketing, the action started in January 2023 for a period of 36 months.
Delivery
As a subcontractor to SGKV, UIRR has delivered 3 catalogues laying down European greening projects related to ports and terminals, the current and future European legislations on sustainability and global guidelines with case studies relevant to the objectives of the BSC project. UIRR has also conducted research on remaining European rail ferry lines and assess whether these are viable solutions for intermodal transport resilience.