by supplychainreport
Germany’s Hamburg Port is taking a major step toward sustainable trade and tariff readiness with a new agreement between the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and Ocean Network Express (ONE) to expand shore power access across all container terminals by the end of 2025.
The agreement, formalized during the Transport Logistic 2025 trade fair in Munich, brings together Hamburg’s Senator for Economic Affairs Melanie Leonhard, HPA Chief Commercial Officer Friedrich Stuhrmann, and ONE Europe Managing Director Takahiro Kikuchi.
Since May 2024, Hamburg has provided shore power at Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg (CTH) and HHLA Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT). Additional systems are now being installed at HHLA Container Terminals Burchardkai (CTB) and Altenwerder (CTA), with ONE becoming the first major shipping line to commit to using the power supply at both new facilities.
This move comes ahead of the EU’s FuelEU Maritime regulation, which will require ships to use shore power at major EU ports starting in 2030. By implementing the infrastructure now, Germany is giving supply chain operators an early advantage—reducing emissions and avoiding potential costs tied to future environmental tariffs.
“This isn’t just a green upgrade—it’s a long-term supply chain benefit,” said Stuhrmann. “Early adoption means fewer disruptions and better resilience as trade regulations evolve.”
Kikuchi added, “By embracing shore power, we’re not only meeting future EU rules, but also helping create a more efficient, low-emission supply chain across Europe. It’s a win for business and the planet.”
The initiative supports Germany’s broader environmental goals while enhancing the competitive edge of its logistics sector—making Hamburg a model port for clean, future-ready trade.
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