Challenges of being a first mover - Implementing shorepower in the port of Hamburg

Authors

Hanno BROMEIS, Nikolay SUDAREV
Port Energy Solutions, Hamburg Port Authority AöR (HPA), Hamburg

Summary

2017 the port of Hamburg was the first port in Europe to introduce shore power for cruise vessels. Based on the gained practical experience Hamburg is going to launch Europe’s first shore power offering for container vessels in 2023 at three of its major terminals. This report focuses on targeted deployment of shore power in the port of Hamburg, main challenges as well as lessons learned for the further projects to come to meet Fit-for-55 compliance and beyond.