Oslo hydrogen solar container

Will Oslo Port Authority halve container fees?

At the same time, Oslo Port Authority will halve the container fee for cargo owners who receive their cargo via containers from Europe. The aim is to stimulate sea transport by moving cargo from road routes to sea routes, since greenhouse gas emissions from road transport are quadruple those from sea transport.

Why should Oslo's cargo port be electrified?

Electrification of Oslo’s cargo port is vital to reducing transport sector emissions far beyond the port's borders. The cargo port is responsible for almost half the port's emissions, (18,000 tonnes of 40,000 tonnes in 2018). Planning is underway for shore power to cargo ships and emissions-free cargo handling in Oslo.

Does Oslo have a zero-emissions port?

Ports and shipping account for 3% of Oslo’s greenhouse gas emissions. Port of Oslo's vision is to become the world's most environmentally friendly urban port. The plan for a zero-emissions port was established and approved by Oslo City Council in 2018. Implementation of the plan is underway.

How much CO2 does Oslo emit?

In 2017, greenhouse gas emissions from the port totalled 55,000 tonnes CO2e. This is equivalent to 4 percent of Oslo’s total greenhouse gas emissions. The City of Oslo has set a target to reduce emissions by 85 percent by 2030; and for the port to be zero-emission by 2050.

How has the port of Oslo reduced its emissions?

Port of Oslo has reduced its emissions from port-owned vessels and vehicles from 230 tonnes in 2015 to 2.8 tonnes in 2020 by phasing out vehicles powered by fossil fuels, and investing in electric vehicles. Port vessels and vehicles stopped using fossil fuels in 2019.

Will Oslo Port Authority impose an environmental penalty?

Oslo Port Authority will impose an environmental penalty on ships that are equipped for shore power but fail to use it. At the same time, Oslo Port Authority will halve the container fee for cargo owners who receive their cargo via containers from Europe.