Municipality of Rotterdam

Municipality of Rotterdam supports transition to shore-based power

The municipality of Rotterdam is providing companies contemplating switching to shore-based power the option to do a feasibility study, with the municipality funding 80% of the cost up to a maximum of €20,000 (US$21,100).

When moored at the quay, vessels with a shore-based power connection can switch to energy from the shore. This implies that vessels no longer need to use diesel generators to provide energy. As a result, nitrogen and CO2 emissions are reduced, noise pollution is reduced, and...

https://container-news.com/municipality-of-rotterdam-supports-transition-to-shore-based-power/

Shore power trial for coasters in Rotterdam

The Municipality of Rotterdam and the Port of Rotterdam Authority have started a trial on 13 December to supply small sea-going vessels with electricity on Parkkade in the center of Rotterdam. The vessels will then not need to run their diesel generators to generate power for use on board, resulting in reduced air pollution and noise. The trial will last around five months. Five different systems will be tested during this period. The size and setup of this trial make it unique in the world.

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https://container-news.com/shore-power-trial-coasters-rotterdam/

IKEA, CMA CGM And The Goodshipping Program Join Forces To Test Sustainable Marine Bio-Fuel Oil

IKEA Transport & Logistics Services, CMA CGM, the GoodShipping Program and the Port of Rotterdam have announced they will cooperate in a first of its kind partnership to test and scale the use of sustainable marine bio-fuel oil. The test will commence with a landmark bunkering of the marine...

https://www.ferryshippingnews.com/ikea-cma-cgm-and-the-goodshipping-program-join-forces-to-test-sustainable-marine-bio-fuel-oil/