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Masdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy companies, Port of Amsterdam, SkyNRG, Evos Amsterdam and Zenith Energy Terminals have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a green hydrogen supply chain between Abu Dhabi and Amsterdam to support Dutch and European markets.

Tank storage company Evos, LOHC market-leading pioneer Hydrogenious and Port of Amsterdam announced a new dimension to their collaboration during European Hydrogen Week.

A memorandum of understanding has been signed today between Ireland’s first green hydrogen company, EIH2, the Port of Cork and the Port of Amsterdam.

The first hydrogen bunkering license in the Netherlands has been granted within the port of IJmuiden, allowing Windcat Workboats to bunker the Hydrocat 48 with hydrogen in that port.

Due to the drought of the past weeks and the lack of precipitation, the Netherlands is experiencing low river water levels and high salt levels in the canal. The low water levels mean that less water can be brought in, resulting in high salt levels in the North Sea Canal.

The Port of Amsterdam is working towards the energy transition by making sea cruises more sustainable. In 2025, sea cruises will be connected to ship-to-shore power at the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (PTA).

Port of Amsterdam and duisport will expand their long-lasting cooperation, as Markus Bangen, CEO at duisport, and Koen Overtoom, CEO at Port of Amsterdam, have announced that the ports will jointly develop the hydrogen value chain and their hinterland network. The CEOs have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to underline the commitment of their organizations to these shared goals.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused worldwide horror and protest. Both countries also have trade connections and relationships with the Port of Amsterdam. Europe’s decision to ban Russian ships and coal from Russia obviously has consequences for the Port of Amsterdam and its clients. We follow and support these sanctions.

In the year 2021, the Port of Amsterdam was again confronted with the consequences of the energy transition and the Covid pandemic. Transshipment fell, but results increased. The total turnover of non-fossil cargo increased, and therefore the port became less dependent on fossil cargo.

Port of Amsterdam, as a leader in the transition to a sustainable society, wants to accelerate making shipping and the maritime sector more sustainable. Today it is publishing the Clean Shipping Vision with clear targets for making shipping more sustainable. Port of Amsterdam is supported in this by the port business community and the maritime industry.