Shipping and maritime technology for the fossil-free transition

The shipping industry is facing its biggest transition ever. International regulations have set out clear requirements: carbon dioxide emissions must be reduced by 75 per cent by 2050. The EU's emissions trading system puts a price on every tonne of carbon dioxide emitted, and emissions must be reduced by 40 per cent by 2030. This means that shipping companies, shipyards and ports must make crucial choices between alternative fuels, new technologies such as wind propulsion, and extensive investments in ships and land-based infrastructure. At the same time, the market demands cost-effective, sustainable solutions in the long term.

RISE can support you throughout this process with independent analysis, advanced technological infrastructure, simulation and proven methods. We help you to evaluate and optimise energy-saving solutions, including wind propulsion, alternative fuels, electrification and hydrodynamic design. Using simulations, model tests and risk analyses, we verify that your solutions are effective before you invest. We also contribute to the development of maritime logistics and sustainable ports as transport, energy and digital hubs for future freight transport.