- At the Transport Logistic 2025 trade fair in Munich, Hamburg authorities and Ocean Network Express (ONE) signed an agreement securing the future use of shore power at key container terminals.
- ONE becomes the first shipping company to commit to shore power use at HHLA’s CTB and CTA terminals, supporting Hamburg’s plan to equip all container terminals with shore power by the end of 2025.
- This milestone reflects Hamburg’s and ONE’s shared commitment to reducing port emissions and aligning with upcoming FuelEU Maritime regulations.
During the Transport Logistic 2025 exhibition in Munich, Dr. Melanie Leonhard, Hamburg’s Senator for Economic Affairs, Friedrich Stuhrmann, Chief Commercial Officer of the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), and Takahiro Kikuchi, Managing Director of Ocean Network Express (Europe) Ltd. (ONE), signed a pivotal agreement outlining the future use of shore power by container ships in the Port of Hamburg, according to ONE Line.
Port of Hamburg Expands Shore Power Infrastructure
Since May 2024, Hamburg has been supplying shore power to both cruise and container vessels as part of a broader initiative to decarbonize port operations. The city aims to equip all major container terminals with shore-side power systems by the end of 2025. Shore power facilities are already operational at Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg (CTH) and HHLA Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT), with installations underway at HHLA Container Terminal Burchardkai (CTB) and HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA).
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has been actively participating in the integration testing of these systems and is now the first carrier to formally commit to using shore power at both CTB and CTA terminals.
Government and Industry Aligned on Climate Goals
Dr. Melanie Leonhard highlighted the dual benefit of this initiative:
“When container ships draw clean energy from shore power systems, it contributes to sustainable logistics and improves Hamburg’s air quality. ONE’s early commitment shows that port operations and climate protection can successfully go hand in hand—with foresight, partnership, and reliability.”
Port Authority Applauds Industry Participation
HPA’s Friedrich Stuhrmann emphasized the importance of the collaboration:
“Since launching shore power for container vessels last year, we’ve gained valuable insights alongside our shipping partners. ONE’s participation strengthens our efforts to lower emissions and drive climate protection across port operations.”
ONE’s First Shore Power Use in Europe
Takahiro Kikuchi of ONE noted the significance of the move:
“This agreement marks ONE’s first use of shore power in Europe, making it a major milestone in our sustainability journey. It prepares us for FuelEU Maritime requirements from 2030 and reinforces our commitment to reducing Scope 1 emissions. By embracing shore power early at CTB and CTA, we are supporting Hamburg’s transition to low-emission operations while advancing cleaner shipping globally.”
A Model for Sustainable Maritime Logistics
This agreement not only accelerates Hamburg’s transition to a low-carbon port but also sets a strong precedent for the early adoption of green port technologies across Europe. As shore power becomes an essential component of sustainable maritime operations, the Port of Hamburg and ONE are leading by example, demonstrating how proactive collaboration can drive meaningful environmental progress in global shipping.
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Source: ONE Line
