From 2027 the Port of Hamburg will generally expect all shore power-capable cruise ships calling at the port to make use of the service, marking a major step in the port’s decarbonization efforts. According to the port’s officials, all cruise terminals in Hamburg will be equipped with shore power facilities from 2026.
This is already the case at the Altona and Steinwerder cruise terminals, the Port of Hamburg said, and from next year the new terminal in HafenCity will follow, with its shore power connection scheduled for installation and trial operation during the year.
As disclosed, to use shore power, each vessel must be individually certified and equipped with the necessary on-board systems.
The Hamburg Port Authority has already concluded contractual agreements on shore power use with numerous cruise lines, including major operators such as AIDA Cruises, MSC Cruises, and TUI Cruises, as well as Norwegian Cruise Line, Phoenix Reisen, and Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.
“Given the infrastructure already in place” and the “technical capabilities available” the Port will expect all shore power-capable cruise ships to make use of the service.
Even ahead of the EU-wide obligation coming into force in 2030, supplying vessels with sustainably generated electricity from shore during their time in port is already playing a key role in the development of the Port of Hamburg’s infrastructure.
Infrastructure for inland vessels as well as sea-going cargo ships is currently being developed.
