New Study on the compliance of LNG-powered ships with Onshore Power Supply
New study commissioned by NABU and conducted by CE-Delft: To which extend are LNG-powered ships compliant with Onshore Power Supply? A new study commissioned by NABU ((Naturschutzbund Deutschland e.V.) and conducted by CE Delft takes a critical look at LNG-powered ships and their ability to operate emission-free while connected to onshore power supply (OPS). The […]
Kansen voor de Rotterdamse haven; Tijd Voor een Nieuwe Koers
Photo by Łukasz A. Łukaszek Een vogelperspectief: Waarom nu het moment is, en Rotterdam de plek – […]
From Efficiency to Equity: Rethinking Trade at the Port of Rotterdam for a One Planet Future
One Planet Trade: A Transformative Vision for the Port of Rotterdam As Europe’s largest seaport and a gateway to global supply chains, the Port of Rotterdam holds immense strategic potential, not only as a logistics hub, but as a catalyst for climate transition. In the era of planetary boundaries and tightening greenhouse gas (GHG) budgets, […]
Maritime Vessels to Blood Vessels: Rethinking the Circulatory System of Global Trade
Ports are the lifeblood of global trade, but they also exert complex pressures on Earth’s critical systems. As the Port of Rotterdam charts its future, we must ask: How can it evolve to operate within the Earth’s environmental limits, while ensuring justice and resilience for all? The planetary boundaries framework, developed by the Stockholm Resilience […]
Maritime Vessels to Blood Vessels: Rethinking the Circulatory System of Global Trade
Just as blood vessels circulate oxygen and nutrients to keep the human body alive, global maritime shipping routes circulate goods, raw materials, and energy, fueling economies across the planet. This circulatory system of trade links continents, supplies industries, and feeds billions of consumers. Like a body dependent on the smooth function of its vascular system, […]