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NatPower Marine, Peel Ports Group plan first Ireland-UK green shipping corridor

Proposed project would see NatPower Marine develop the UK’s first e-ship charging network to support electric propulsion and cold ironing, as part of a global network.

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May 28, 2024

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NatPower Marine and Peel Ports Group, a major UK port operator, recently announced plans to establish the first “green shipping corridors” between Ireland and the UK.

The proposed project would see NatPower Marine develop the UK’s first commercial electric ship (e-ship) charging network to support electric propulsion and cold ironing (the process of accessing clean power while docked to avoid significant engine pollution while at the port), as part of a global network.

The network – which would require an estimated GBP 100 million (USD 128 million) investment from NatPower Marine – would see this dedicated e-ship charging infrastructure delivered across all eight UK and Irish ports operated by Peel Ports Group. The master plan would also include electric car, van and HGV chargers installed for commercial electric vehicles passing through the ports.

Over 3,000 vessels cross the Irish Sea every year, emitting 230,000 tonnes of CO2, 20,000 tonnes of nitrous oxide (NOx), and 18,000 of sulphur oxide (SOx). Connecting these to onshore electric charging when in port could dramatically reduce these emissions, supporting climate goals and improving local air quality.

The first Irish Sea routes identified in the proposals include Belfast-Heysham and DublinBirkenhead. This would support Peel Port Group’s ambitions for Heysham Port in Lancashire to become the UK’s first ‘net zero port’. The port has already slashed the emissions of its landside plant, equipment and vehicles by up to 90%.

The plans mark the first step in a new GBP 3 billion global charging network, planned by NatPower Marine for 120 port locations worldwide by 2030. NatPower Marine will develop the sites, in partnership with port operators, and act as the long-term operator of the global charging network.

Stefano Sommadossi, CEO at NatPower Marine, said: “NatPower Marine is investing to deploy the largest global network of charging points to help solve the ‘chicken and egg conundrum’ facing this industry: shipping lines cannot electrify their vessels if port charging infrastructure is not available, and ports are unable to raise capital for charging infrastructure without certainty of demand from shipping lines.

“With marine trade set to triple by 2050, we urgently need to build the global network of clean energy charging infrastructure the industry desperately needs. Our partnership with Peel Ports Group is the first step in this strategic approach to accelerate the adoption of clean energy in shipping and help cargo owners to reach net-zero.”

Claudio Veritiero, CEO at Peel Ports Group, said: “The proposals presented as part of this partnership are potentially game-changing, and fully support our ambitions to become a net-zero port operator by 2040.”

“We look forward to working closely with NatPower Marine to explore the possibilities for establishing the first green shipping corridor between the UK and Ireland, and further enabling support for our customers, shipping lines and hauliers as they transition to a greener future.”

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Published: 28 May 2024

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MMMCZC partners with Philippines to develop green shipping corridors

Both signed a Letter of Intent for a pre-feasibility project to establish a green corridor in Philippines which aims to promote low- and zero-emission bunker fuels and technologies, among others.

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MMMCZC partners with Philippines to develop green shipping corridors

Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZC) on Friday (13 December) announced its partnership with the Government of Republic of the Philippines to develop green shipping corridors in the country.

The collaboration was formalised during a signing ceremony attended by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen, the Ambassador of Denmark to the Philippines Franz-Michael Skjold Mellbin, and Department of Transportation - Philippines Deputy Minister Elmer Francisco Sarmiento.

A Letter of Intent was signed for a pre-feasibility project to establish a green corridor in the Philippines.

This milestone underscores a shared commitment to decarbonizing maritime transport and fostering sustainable growth in the Philippines.

The initiative aims to promote low- and zero-emission fuels and technologies, support key industries such as inter-island passenger transport, tourism, fishing, mining, agriculture, and export-driven sectors, and strengthen the local workforce and economy while aligning with global climate goals.

Photo credit: Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
Published: 16 December, 2024

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Ports of Tyne and IJmuiden launch Green North Sea Shipping Corridor project

Success of the project will drive the development of port infrastructure for electrification and the bunkering of clean powered vessels, says Matt Beeton, CEO at Port of Tyne.

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December 4, 2024

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Ports of Tyne and IJmuiden launch Green North Sea Shipping Corridor

Port of Tyne on Tuesday (3 December) said it launched a new project to create the Green North Sea Shipping Corridor, between the Port of Tyne in North East England and the Port of IJmuiden, situated directly by the sea at the entrance to the North Sea Canal Area and close to Amsterdam.

The port said the project is part of a GBP 9million (USD 11.4 million) investment announced by Maritime Minister Mike Kane in October, to decarbonise shipping and turbocharge green jobs, from which the port was successful in winning the International Green Corridors Fund.

During a visit, representatives from each organisation which includes the two ports as well as Copenhagen-listed transport and logistics company DFDS, London-listed environmental, engineering and strategic consulting company Ricardo plc and maritime data and communication provider KSVA, set in motion the scheme.

“This initiative aligns with the partners’ commitment to sustainability and plans for DFDS to target a significant reduction in CO2 emissions, by transitioning to methanol-fuelled RoRo/RoPax vessels, driving the shift towards a greener future for global trade,” Port of Tyne said in a social media post.

Separately, Ricardo said it will be the lead environmental consultancy in the next phase of the development of the green corridor project.

“Ricardo will provide its expertise and insight in sustainable shipping and low-carbon fuels choice to help determine a viable path for decarbonisation between the two ports,” the firm said.

Matt Beeton, CEO at the Port of Tyne, said: “This initiative represents another step forward for the port in our sustainability journey. By establishing this green corridor between the Port of Tyne and the Port of IJmuiden, we aim to significantly reduce carbon emissions between the Northeast of England and northern Europe, with the aim of saving up to 850,000 tonnes of CO2 annually.”

“The success of this project will bring more green jobs to the region and drive the development of port infrastructure for electrification and the refuelling of state-of-the-art clean powered vessels.”

Peter van de Meerakker, Managing Director of Zeehaven IJmuiden N.V. - Port of IJmuiden, said: “With the ‘zero emission’ new tonnage of DFDS, we are taking an important step forward, since a lot still needs to be done on both sides of the North Sea and this project helps enormously speed up and achieve our goals.”

Photo credit: Ricardo
Published: 4 December, 2024

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Norway and Brazil collaborate to establish green shipping routes

Both aim to establish fixed routes between Brazil and Europe for ships employing technology and bunker fuel with lower greenhouse gas emissions.

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November 25, 2024

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Norway and Brazil collaborate to establish green shipping routes

The Office of the Prime Minister of Norway on Tuesday (19 November) said Norway and Brazil will work together to promote climate-friendly shipping, with the aim to establish fixed routes between Brazil and Europe for ships employing technology and fuel with lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Brazil and Norway are working to establish a transatlantic corridor as one of these routes. The two countries have launched a pilot project with key partners in the shipping industry on both sides of the Atlantic in order to identify suitable routes and ports and develop zero-emissions fuels.

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, said: “Norway has a proud history as a shipping nation, and we aim to be a leader in green shipping. The ocean is what binds together trade between Brazil and Norway.”

“Together, our countries have the expertise and technology needed to carry out a cutting-edge project that can showcase the potential of green shipping to the world at large. This will also open up opportunities for Norwegian shipyards and create jobs along our entire coast.”

During the next year, specific transatlantic shipping routes for climate-friendly shipping will be reviewed. Norway and Brazil intend to present one or more options at the climate summit (COP30) in Brazil in 2025.

At the climate summit in Glasgow (COP26) in 2021, Norway and a number of other countries agreed to establish corridors for climate-friendly shipping. The corridors are routes between two or more ports where ships can operate with zero or near-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Photo credit: Office of the Prime Minister of Norway
Published: 25 November, 2024