Methanol and shore power recipe to unlock Newcastle - Amsterdam green shipping corridor

Given the growing zest for specific routes where vessels employ low-emission propulsion, a new study has assessed the technical and commercial feasibility of introducing a green shipping corridor between Newcastle and Amsterdam. Based on the findings, the adoption of methanol and onshore power supply as alternative future fuels for vessels operating between the Port of Tyne – Port of IJmuiden shipping route could pave the way for huge cuts in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

The study, led by Ricardo, an environmental, energy, and engineering consultancy, said to be at the forefront of maritime decarbonization, found major reductions in emissions with the adoption of methanol, reducing GHG by 70%, and onshore power supply, slashing emissions by an additional 10-15%. It is believed that battery storage could be adopted to support energy demand.

Matt Moss, Ricardo Maritime Sustainable Transport Consultant, highlighted: “Green shipping corridors