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Full speed ahead for sustainable charging options for ships and ferries 🛳️ When large ships and ferries are travelling, they pollute the environment with heavy fuel oil and diesel. Innovative products and solutions are needed to avoid high CO2 emissions in harbours. In the far north of Europe, LAPP is working together with the Norwegian company Zinus AS. The company develops shore power systems which, with the help of a special cable from LAPP, enable ships to obtain their #powersupply from electricity instead of fuel when landing, thereby protecting the environment. 🔋 Find out here how such innovative solutions for tailor-made challenges secure the future of #shipping and how LAPP's special cable works within this project: https://lnkd.in/eB38Jyvu

Belfast Harbour and Portsmouth International Port are transforming maritime operations towards sustainability. With Belfast Harbour achieving an impressive 18% reduction in GHG emissions last year and setting even higher goals, and Portsmouth's innovative "Sea Change" project that empowers hybrid ferries with shore power, these initiatives show how ports play a crucial role in maritime decarbonisation.

The UK and Ireland are collaborating on a first-of-its-kind project: 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀 connecting their ports. This £100 million initiative by Peel Ports Group and Nat Power Marine will introduce several key elements: 𝗣𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵: 𝗨𝗞'𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰-𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 is leading the way for wider green adoption 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:  Tackling emissions throughout the shipping journey with 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝟴 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 across the Irish Sea route 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗼𝗿: Promoting electric vehicles on land by 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘀, 𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗚𝗩 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 at the ports Establishing the worldwide network of clean energy charging infrastructure is the need of the hour since by the year 𝟮𝟬𝟱𝟬, the maritime trade is expected to grow threefold. This green initiative emphasizes the de-carbonization of maritime emissions which has surged up to 20% in the past decade, according to UNCTAD. This new maritime development has brought a significant amount of relief to global marine conservation organizations and everyone who promotes a green environment. What is your take on this innovative development? Let us know in the comments! #cleanenergy #shipping #maritimeindustry #electricvehicles #charging #sustainability #electricships #greenshipping #netzero #zeroemissions    

Responsible for about 3% of the world's total CO2 emissions, the maritime sector's footprint rivals that of major industrialized nations. The vast majority of the world's trade—approximately 90%—is carried by sea, with massive container ships and tankers burning heavy fuel oil, one of the dirtiest fossil fuels available. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions from shipping by at least 50% by 2050 compared to 2008 levels. To achieve this, the industry is exploring various innovations and strategies - cleaner fuels like LNG and hydrogen, the adoption of energy-efficient technologies, and the design of more aerodynamic ship hulls, wind-assisted propulsion and electric vessels. Despite these efforts, the path to decarbonizing shipping is fraught with challenges, such as high costs and the need for global coordination. Nonetheless, the push towards greener shipping is critical for meeting international climate goals and ensuring sustainable global trade #net0 #sustainability #carbonaccounting

Ferries 🛳️ Great for helping us travel across the seas, not so great for the environment. But there is a solution... By developing onshore power supply (OPS) systems at ports, ferries can switch to electricity instead of fossil fuels while docked. This not only reduces CO2 emissions but also paves the way for battery-powered ferries. Given that most crossings globally last between 30 minutes and two hours, ferry journeys are ideal candidates for electrification. ⚡ However, funding these OPS initiatives is a major hurdle. Many ports lack the infrastructure for ferries to plug in and charge their batteries. In response, Interferry, an international organisation representing the ferry industry, believes governments should allocate carbon tax revenues towards developing OPS at ports. It's an approach that's worked in Norway. The country has successfully integrated OPS in several ports, making zero-emission ferries a reality. By investing in OPS, Norway has not only reduced pollution but also made its ferry services more efficient. Interferry believes investing in OPS infrastructure can significantly contribute to greening the ferry industry and supporting global efforts to reduce emissions. Would love to see Red Funnel in my local area on the Southampton-IOW route take positive action on electricification.....Zinus AS ☎️ Locally we've had the installation of shore-power for in-port cruise ships at Southampton terminal, which disappointingly isn't being mandated for use and has intermittent take-up as reported by the BBC and elsewhere. Diesel engines running in port is not good. ⚫ Plus with a large amount of containerised freight and Fawley Oil Refinery across Southampton Water, its a very busy and dirty area for maritime shipping pollution..... Southampton City Council and Hampshire County Council. It's a call to action for governments to recognise and support ferries' vital role in a sustainable transportation network. #ClimateTech #GreenFerries #maritimeelectrification

With the lifespan of ferries, and other vessels, being 40 years, how do operators reduce carbon emissions from oil powered vessels with another 20-25 years left on them? By conversion to greener fuels, such as methanol, as Stena RoRo and Stena Line are doing, in partnership with shipbuilders and engine manufacturers.

✈️🚢 End aviation & maritime fuel tax exemption! A coalition of transport leaders and environmental NGOs is calling on the European Commission to eliminate tax exemptions for aviation and maritime fuels. This outdated policy: 🔴 Undermines climate goals; 🔴 Hinders sustainable alternatives like rail; 🔴 Creates social inequities as untaxed flights outcompete greener options. It’s time for fair competition and investment in clean technologies! 💚 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dKxM5guc Transport & Environment (T&E) | ALLRAIL, the Alliance of Passenger Rail New Entrants | AERRL | Back on Track | Bloom | Bond Beter Leefmilieu | EDL - European Distribution Logistics | European Energy | H2V INDUSTRY | Natuur & Milieu | Nordic Electrofuel | Norsk e-Fuel | Opportunity Green | Sciaena | Seas At Risk | Trainline | VCÖ - Mobilität mit Zukunft | ZERO - ASSOCIAÇÃO SISTEMA TERRESTRE SUSTENTÁVEL

The best way to predict the future is to create it!

Earlier today, Parkland, an international fuel distributor, marketer, and convenience retailer, announced it has successfully produced Canada’s first batch of low carbon aviation fuel at its Burnaby Refinery. They received support from the Government of British Columbia, and this marks a major step toward production of Canadian-made solutions that can help lower aviation sector emissions, foster economic growth, and support low-carbon ambitions. #AirCanada #Sustainability #LowCarbon