Does Rotterdam need shore power?
1 The Port of Rotterdam Authority’s public berths for inland shipping, port tugs and sea shipping must have shore power by 2027. 2 According to the EU, container, cruise and passenger terminals must be equipped with shore power by 2030. The Port Authority supports this and encourages the terminals to meet this so-called AFIR obligation.
What is the port of Rotterdam shore power programme?
On the one hand, the shore power programme is aimed at realising and operating shore power at the Port of Rotterdam Authority’s public berths. Additionally, the programme is working to achieve the right preconditions for terminals and shipping companies in the port area to enable the switch to shore power.
What is the port of Rotterdam focusing on?
To achieve this, the Port of Rotterdam Authority is focusing on three areas: 1 The Port of Rotterdam Authority’s public berths for inland shipping, port tugs and sea shipping must have shore power by 2027. 2 According to the EU, container, cruise and passenger terminals must be equipped with shore power by 2030.
Why is Rotterdam a power-to-ship port?
The port of Rotterdam is working on the transition from fossil to sustainable energy. Power-to-ship (also known as shore power) is an important element. Tens of thousands of vessels visit our international port every year.
Who is Rotterdam shore power?
TUGBOATS YANGTZEKANAAL The Port Authority and Eneco have established Rotterdam Shore Power as a company offering shore power as a service. Rotterdam Shore Power develops, finances, realises and operates shore power commissioned by clients and thereby helps clients focus on their own expertise and investment agendas.
How will the port of Rotterdam 'plugged in' by 2030?
By 2030, the Municipality of Rotterdam and Port of Rotterdam Authority want a large proportion of the sea-going vessels to be ‘plugged in’ when they stay at the quay. To achieve this, the Port of Rotterdam Authority is focusing on three areas:
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