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Ports are on the frontline of maritime decarbonisation. How are they adapting?

Leah Rogers by Leah Rogers
5 months ago
Reading Time: 16 mins read
Ports are on the frontline of maritime decarbonisation. How are they adapting?
Table of Contents
  1. Introduction
    • The importance of decarbonising the maritime industry
    • Are ports on the front line for decarbonisation?
  2. How are ports adapting to net zero?
    • Electrification of docks and port vehicles
    • Enabling the introduction of new bunker fuels and propulsion types
      • Liquified Natural Gas
      • Methanol and biomethane
      • Ammonia
      • Battery and Electric
      • Hydrogen and fuel cells
    • The use of offshore wind energy
    • Eradication of fossil fuel-based power plants
    • Carbon Capture and Storage in Ports
    • The Development of New Maritime Regulations
      • FuelEU Maritime Regulation
      • The Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR)
  3. What does the future hold?
    • Are changes in ports happening fast enough?
    • How developed is port infrastructure for future fuels?
    • Green Corridors
  4. Conclusion

Introduction

The transformation of port infrastructure is critical to enabling the industry to transition to net-zero. Ports are like mini-cities, they are hubs of all global trade, meaning they are at the first frontier to ensuring that IMO emissions targets and the targets set out by the Paris agreement are met. Ports must be ready to fulfil the requirements for future shipping by being able to supply alternative fuel sources in a relatively short window of time. With a clear need for change, several technological developments have come to light to enable new ways of working, but serious questions remain regarding whether our ports are financially prepared to undergo the necessary infrastructure changes. This report shall examine the necessary changes to our ports’ infrastructure and the challenges facing the adoption of alternative fuels.

The importance of decarbonising the maritime industry

Maritime transportation is crucial to the world economy, with 90% of trade transported using ships. With the world’s most significant means of transportation, the industry produces 940 million tonnes of CO2, equivalent to 3% of the world’s overall CO2 emissions. The International Maritime Organisation aims to make the industry zero-emission by the year 2050, with ships worldwide needing to take a proactive role in driving the transition to net zero. This impacts the industry’s overall economic, environmental, and health. 

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Leah Rogers

Leah Rogers

Leah gained a degree in Leadership and Management from the University of Cumbria, before deciding to go back to college to study Nautical Science at The City of Glasgow College. After qualifying, Leah sailed with many shipping companies, such as the Jubilee sailing trust, Trinity House, and Vroon offshore as a 2nd officer. Leah has a vast amount of knowledge about the maritime industry and has proven her ability to successfully manage teams, work with people of all abilities and carry out regular officer level duties during her time at sea.

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