Hapag-Lloyd implements shore power in Hamburg port

Hapag-Lloyd signed an agreement with the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) for the use of shore power in the port.

With this agreement, the company confirms that it will use the available infrastructure whenever possible and will continue to integrate shore power supply (OPS) into the operational management of its vessels. The agreement applies to shore power supply at all terminals.

In recent weeks, the vessels Al Muraykh and Tihama have already successfully used shore power during their calls in Hamburg. Both vessels operate on the NE2 service between Asia and Northern Europe.

"Shore power is a key element on our path towards low-emission maritime operations and towards our goal of achieving net-zero emissions in the fleet by 2045. All our newbuild vessels are already prepared for shore power, and we are adapting existing vessels in the fleet to be compatible," said Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd.

"Whenever the infrastructure is available and its use makes operational sense, we use shore power. Hamburg demonstrates how investments in low-emission maritime operations can be put into practice," he added.

Shore power allows properly equipped vessels to cover their electricity demand while docked in port using the terrestrial power grid. This contributes to reducing emissions in the port. Currently, about 35% of Hapag-Lloyd's current fleet is fully equipped for shore power supply.