From tugboats and patrol vessels to water taxis and line-handling boats, hundreds of service vessels operate in the Port of Rotterdam every day. How can this diverse fleet become more sustainable, and what infrastructure will be needed to support this transition? New research by CE Delft shows that there are significant opportunities to reduce emissions, but accelerating the transition will require collaboration, smart infrastructure and a place-based approach.
The report ‘Decarbonising Rotterdam’s Port Service Fleet – An Exploratory Study‘ (available in Dutch only) was published by CE Delft on behalf of SmartPort and Top Sector Logistics.