Ports of Halifax and Hamburg collaborate on green corridor

The focus of this collaboration is on:

• Port infrastructure for bunkering, and the exporting of green hydrogen and derivatives in the Port of Halifax;
• Fostering collaboration between value chain partners, shipping lines and other interests to advance the use of green energy on the corridor;
• Working towards favourable conditions for decarbonisation, among other things by lobbying for aligned regulatory measures, financial incentives, and safety regulations, as well as working with local communities;
• Sharing knowledge and technology and establishing industry contacts to enable the acceleration of decarbonisation within this route.

The purpose of this collaboration is to advance renewable hydrogen technologies, and support cooperation between the two countries in expanding the global hydrogen economy. It will enable Canadian companies to deploy their technologies more easily in the German market and provide German companies with opportunities to invest in growing manufacturing capabilities in Canada.

“The Halifax Port Authority and Hamburg Port Authority are demonstrating leadership in this sector,” said Tim Houston, Premier of Nova Scotia. “They are not waiting for the arrival of hydrogen to begin their operational changes. They are doing the work today.”