DECARBONIZATION
IN THE PORT OF HAMBURG

Catalyst for Green Innovation: The Port of Hamburg

IAPH Seminar
Tokyo, 9th of July 2024

Jens Meier, CEO Hamburg Port Authority and IAPH President

The Port of Hamburg:
Gateway to Global Trade

Germany´s most
crucial gateway

120 million tonsof cargo annually

Hub for diverse
goods

Eco-friendly
integration of sea
and rail transport

Europe´s largest
rail port, handlingover 50% of traffic
by rail

Largest cruise
port in Germanyand beyond

The port is a key guarantor of resilience forHamburg, Germany and beyond9 July 20242

„Ports in Germany play a significant role in implementing theenergy transition, transforming the economy, and decarbonizing
maritime and hinterland transport on roads, rails, and waterways.“© HPA,Andreas Schmidt-Wiethoff
Bildnachweis

Germany‘s National Port Strategy:© HPA, Andreas Schmidt-Wiethoff

Part of the Solution: Green Transformationin and trough the Port of Hamburg

Hamburg’s Target: Carbon Neutrality by 2040
Through initiatives like:
1. The formation of a Sustainable Energy Hub© HPA, Andreas Schmidt-Wiethoff

2. Turning shipping greener© HPA, Florian Voigt

3. Fostering the establishment of circular economy in the port

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Sustainable Energy Hub Hamburg: Fueling a Fossil-Free Future
The sustainable energy hubbuilds on a strong clusterwith decades of experience,cooperation as well as
ambitious transformation
projects of global scale:▪ Green ammonia▪ Green methanol▪ E-fuels for maritime andaviation sectors▪ CO2 Hub
The primary drivers of thisinitiative are both thecommitment to sustainableenergy and the securementof energy supply.

Importzone
Vessel based import ofgreen energy carrier

HHLA
H2-ContainerhandlingFuel Cell Vehicles

H&R Sustainablehydrocarbons formaterials and chemicals

Evos trimodal tankstorage services

Portunity 2
Development area for storage
and refinery activities
Air Products
Ammonia cracker
and LH2 filling

Oiltanking green
ammonia import

Hamburg
Green Hydrogen Hub
100MW+ electrolyser

ES

Research anddevelopment ofsustainable fuels (ShellTechnology Centre)

Holborn Greenrefinery 2030 focusing
on bio fuels

NW

Portunity 1
Transformation
54ha for large scale
development

53° 33’ N 10° O’ E

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Green Shipping: Onshore Power Supply
Cruisecenter✓

AltonaHamburg pioneers
solutions to reduce theenvironmental impact ofstationary ships at ports
ahead of regulations.

1 CP, 12 MVA

Containerterminal

Burchardkai
3 CP je 7,5 MVA
Cruisecenter

HafenCity
2 CP, 14 MVA

Containerterminal

Eurogate
3 CP je 7,5 MVA
Containerterminal

LaunchAltona (CC)
Steinwerder (CC)Eurogate (CV)Tollerort (CV)Burchardkai (CV)
Altenwerder (CV)
Hafencity (CC)

Cruisecenter

Tollerort
2016
2024
2024
2024
2024
2024
2025

Steinwerder
1 CP, 16 MVA

1 CP je 7,5 MVA

Containerterminal

Altenwerder
3 CP je 7,5 MVA

CV = Container vessels CC = Cruise vessels CP = connection point; MVA = Mega Volt Ampere

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Green Shippping:
Making Maritime Transport More Sustainable◼

Adopting the Environmental Ship Index (ESI)
Recognized as the global standard for ship environmental
performance◼

Modernizing the Port Fleet
Embracing zero-emission vessels and plug-in hybrid ships toensure emissions-free operations◼

Developing Alternative Fuel Bunkering Strategies◼

Establishing Green Shipping Corridors (GSC) andpartnerships
Creating sustainable supply chains and forging international
collaborations

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Circular Economy: Establishing a Closed-Loop System in the PortBildnachweis© HPA, Andreas Schmidt-Wiethoff

Hamburg's strategic location facilitates
ideal business clustering in the circulareconomy▪ Waste stream conversion initiatives▪ Emerging metal recycling sector▪ Launching a battery recycling pilot plant▪ Major hub for critical raw materials▪ Integrating circular practices at the port

© HPA, Florian Voigt© HPA, Andreas Schmidt-Wiethoff▪ New business opportunities insustainability

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▪ Leading Environmental Protection Initiatives (SeaClear 2.0)
▪ Advancing Inland Transportation Decarbonization© HPA,Andreas Schmidt-Wiethoff
Bildnachweis▪ Harnessing Digitalisation for Decarbonisation© HPA, Andreas Schmidt-Wiethoff

The Port of Hamburg as a Driver ofGreen Transformation− Hydrogen- or battery-powered shunting locomotives− Battery- or fuel cell-powered trucks© HPA, Florian Voigt© HPA, Andreas Schmidt-Wiethoff▪ Optimizing Resilient Transportation Networks

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Catalyst for Green
Innovation: The Port ofHamburg◼ Connecting Germany to the World◼ Integrating Eco-Friendly Transport◼ Aiming for Carbon Neutrality by 2040
◼ Establishing a Sustainable Energy HubAndreas© HPA,Schmidt-WiethoffAndreas© HPA,
Schmidt-Wiethoff◼ Pioneering Green shipping Solutions◼ Advancing Circular Economy Practices◼ Advocating for Sustainable Legislation

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IAPH's Pivotal Role in the Decarbonization of Ports◼

Plays a crucial role in port decarbonization◼

Provides valuable tools like Port Readiness Level◼

Offers guidelines for bunkering of alternative marine fuels◼

Facilitates continuously best practice exchange through technicalcommittees, working groups, webinars (IAPH Harbor Café), World Ports
Sustainability Program (WPSP), workshops (Port Endeavor Game), etc.

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Establishes global standards to adopt alternative fuels

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10Hamburg Port Authority AöR
Jens Meier
Chief Executive Officer

Neuer Wandrahm 420457 Hamburg
Tel.: +49 40 42847-2205