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29/08/2024
2 minutes
Interreg has been crucial for the sustainability of our port, says Jan-Jaap Cramer, Director of Vordingborg Port, Denmark.
The Interreg North Sea DUAL Ports project aimed to enhance the sustainability of ports across the North Sea region by developing innovative technologies to reduce CO2 emissions and adopting greener practices in port operations. The ultimate goal was to decarbonize Regional Entrepreneurial Ports, making them more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.
The project involved a total of 10 ports from Belgium, Scotland, Denmark and the Netherlands, along with a number of businesses and research institutions. All project partners collaborated across countries to innovate and adopt greener practices in port operations.
We spoke with Director of Vordingborg Port Jan-Jaap Cramer to learn about the impact this collaboration had on Danish ports.
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Insights from Jan-Jaap Cramer, the Director of Vordingborg Port on sustainable ports (DUAL Ports)
DUAL Ports started in December 2015, with a duration of 3 years. In December 2018, DUAL Ports was extended until 2021.
The result of the project was that operating costs were reduced by 23% — the goal was 20%. The total CO2 emissions were reduced by 82% — the goal was 10%. The Dual Port project has been a great success, and have shown that ports play a crucial role in the green transition.
We are excited about all the project results from DUAL Ports and happy to have had them on board.
Would you like to learn more about the impact of our projects from the 2014-2020 period, particularly in advancing green energy and supporting a sustainable blue economy?
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