Ports of Duisburg and Rotterdam intensify cooperation

IBIA and BIMCO partner to address bunkering challenges, foster clean energy solutions, and advance sustainable shipping practices.

Surikat’s solution will enhance P&O Ferries’ operations at Europoort, integrating automated gates for efficient freight handling and bolstering customer service.

The container segment sees a 3.3% increase in throughput (31.5M to 32.5M tonnes) and a 2.0% rise in TEU (3.3M) for the first time in three years.

In 2023, CO2 emissions in the port dropped one-third compared to 2016, reaching 20.3 Mton, lower than 1990 levels, mainly due to decreased emissions from coal-fired plants.

Responding to report findings, AAPA has issued several recommendations for policymakers and relevant stakeholders to help create a level playing field and expedite decarbonization activities for ports.

New members have joined the Singapore-Rotterdam Green & Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC), as it gears up for pilot projects to encourage the use of eco-friendly fuels.