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Portsmouth signs Bilbao green corridor deal

[ March 11, 2024   //   ]

Portsmouth International Port has signed a memorandum of understanding the Port Authority of Bilbao to develop green and digital shipping corridors.

It will further inter-port cooperation in technology and infrastructure, in particular onshore power supply for vessels operating out of both ports.

Bilbao is already working on the BilbOPS initiative to electrify frequently used berths from renewable sources while Portsmouth’s Sea Change project will design, build and operate an onshore power system at its three busiest docks.

The MoU also provides for further collaboration to help shift traffic from road to shipping.

Bilbao has already developed and deployed its e-puertobilbao digital platform to enhance efficiency, security and traceability in the management of goods and vessels, while Portsmouth has taken the first steps towards the creation of an electronic terminal and plans to develop it further through the increased use of smart port technology and innovation from 2026 onwards.

The agreement was ratified by Portsmouth’s business development manager, Ian Palacio and Bilbao director of operations, commerce, logistics and strategy, Andima Ormaetxe.

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