Shore power in Rotterdam
Shore power is an important part of the energy transition. Vessels moored at the quay often rely on diesel generators to supply the necessary energy on board. This results in emissions of particulate matter, nitrogen and CO2, as well as noise and vibrations. Shore power offers the opportunity to significantly reduce those emissions by supplying vessels with green electricity directly from the quay.
Rotterdam aims for shore power to become the standard for a significant portion of all shipping by 2030, with the ambition of emission-free mooring by 2050. The Port of Rotterdam Authority collaborates with its clients (terminals and shipping companies), other ports, network operators and governments to achieve our ambitions. This collaboration, called project CABLE (Connecting All Berths for Lower Emissions), will focus over the next ten years on:
- Expanding and improving shore power facilities on quays for public use.
- Preparing for the international shore power obligation (AFIR regulation, effective 1 January 2030).
- Scaling up the impact of shore power projects in all segments of shipping.
Shore power programme
The shore power programme focuses on both the implementation and operation of shore power for inland shipping and sea-going vessels at the Port of Rotterdam Authority’s public berths, as well as creating the right preconditions for terminals and shipping companies in the port area to enable all vessels to switch to shore power. At international level, we collaborate with other ports on joint challenges, such as standardisation, digitalisation and international policy issues.
Contribute to a sustainable port
We support terminals and skippers in facilitating the switch to shore power. We have developed a roadmap for the implementation of shore power at terminals, which helps implement shore power in five steps.
Rotterdam Shore Power (RSP), which we established together with Eneco, assists terminals with the implementation. RSP develops, finances, implements and operates shore power on behalf of its clients.
Shore power for inland shipping
Inland vessels can connect to shore power at our public berths. You will find more information about shore power facilities, user instructions and berths on our public berths page.
Shore power projects in the port of Rotterdam
See the locations and progress of various shore power projects in the port. Click on the 'dots' for more information.
Research on shore power at terminals
To introduce shore power in the port of Rotterdam, we have completed four studies in preparation of Onshore Power Supply systems (OPS). The studies were carried out at four large terminals in the port of Rotterdam. Curious about the results?
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