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Danish shipping is getting greener

Shipping companies based in Denmark can save many thousands of tonnes of CO2 and hundreds of millions of kroner annually with an innovative digital solution for loading ships, which the Danish Technical University (DTU) - Management is helping to develop.
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Green Maritime and Transport Cleantech Tech Software Development

When cargo has to be moved from land to water in a Danish port today, it’s a carefully coordinated process. So-called terminal tractors rush in and out of ships, loading or unloading their trailers and semi-trailers, closely directed by the dockworkers. And even the slightest misjudgement or moment of inattention can delay the whole process.

In fact, studies on unloading and loading in the logistics company DFDS show that the company can save a lot of time in the port with a digitalized process. This would mean a significant reduction in the ships’ fuel consumption and thus savings in both CO2 emissions and on the bottom line.

Therefore, Innovation Fund Denmark is now investing DKK 13 million in the ROROGreen project in which researchers from Denmark’s Technical University (DTU), Roskilde University Centre, and the University of Southern Denmark in cooperation with DFDS will develop new services for optimizing loading and unloading operations.  

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“We hope to create a solution for the industry where the green transition goes hand in hand with financial savings.”
Dario Pacino Researches optimization at DTU Management

The Project benefits both climate and economy

The researchers expect the project to benefit both the climate and the economic growth of the shipping industry, along with creating jobs at Danish suppliers to the industry. 
 
Moreover, this is a showcase on how Denmark offers the possibility for shipping companies to develop new green solutions in close cooperation with researchers at Denmark’s Technical University.  

ShippingLab driving future maritime technology

ShippingLab.com, also situated at Demarks Technical University, is another great example of how the industry and researchers are cooperating in finding new green and smart solutions. The common goal in ShippingLab is to create “Denmark’s first autonomous, environmental friendly ship.” With the launch of ShippingLab, the Danish maritime community has an ambitious platform for maritime research, development and innovation.

Get in touch Want to be a frontrunner and invest in the green transition and explorer the possibilities for cooperation with top researchers in Denmark? 

Please contact Invest in Denmark for further information.
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