Greener ports for Oceania

Green Ports are becoming increasingly sought after around the globe. There is an urgent need to operate more efficiently, entrench operation and value chain sustainability, build climate resilience and facilitate renewable energy transition. 

Green Ports are increasingly popular

The shift to global Green Ports is accelerating, and it’s understandable. There is an urgent need for international maritime and shipping consortia to operate more efficiently, entrench value chain sustainability, build climate resilience and facilitate renewable energy transition.

The pressures of a dynamic climate and evolving industry are growing. But by adopting green technologies, low and zero-carbon fossil fuel alternatives, and facilitating renewable energy transition, Green Ports are better equipped to survive – and thrive.

At the core of the Green Port strategy is the goal to reduce environmental impact and increase value-chain sustainability – including energy efficiency and transition, decarbonisation and net-zero, nature-driven design and ecosystem services. And these key elements need to be built into port planning and design, construction, and continued operations.

At Haskoning, we have over 140 years of experience in port and maritime infrastructure. And with over two decades of Green Port experience in the global north, we’re excited to bring our knowledge, skills, and services to support the growing need for Green Ports in Oceania.

Economic, environmental, and societal benefits

While Green Ports may be just emerging in Oceania, the environmental and economic drivers are the same as around the globe. Increasingly strict regulations, a need to withstand more frequent climate hazards, and heightened community pressure to achieve carbon neutrality mean it’s time for a new approach to maritime infrastructure.

The need to improve strategies, design, and operations is as pressing in the Australian, New Zealand and Pacific region, as anywhere else. And the increasing risk of floods, tropical storms, and rising sea levels mean physical port infrastructure needs to become more resilient, too – to protect it for the future.

Green Ports also have huge financial benefits, and with economic uncertainty in the region, investing in smarter methods of operation today will create long-term cost savings and efficiency gains tomorrow.

A port health check is a great way to discover where your port currently stands with regard to sustainability, and what quick wins you can take to improve its performance. This includes setting goals to decarbonise operations, minimise pollution, and reduce waste.