{"id":127,"date":"2021-01-21T09:44:20","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T08:44:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.intern.isl.org\/?post_type=press&#038;p=127"},"modified":"2021-04-26T11:42:36","modified_gmt":"2021-04-26T09:42:36","slug":"maritiem-a-project-for-greener-terminals","status":"publish","type":"press","link":"https:\/\/maritiem.isl.org\/en\/press\/maritiem-a-project-for-greener-terminals\/","title":{"rendered":"MaritIEm &#8211; a project for greener terminals"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-port-logistics-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"1BQETwcVpt\"><a href=\"https:\/\/portlogistics.akquinet.com\/maritiem-a-project-for-greener-terminals\/\">MaritIEm &#8211; a project for greener terminals<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" src=\"https:\/\/portlogistics.akquinet.com\/maritiem-a-project-for-greener-terminals\/embed\/#?secret=1BQETwcVpt\" data-secret=\"1BQETwcVpt\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;MaritIEm &#8211; a project for greener terminals&#8221; &#8212; PORT LOGISTICS BLOG\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The project name \u201cMaritIEm\u201d stands for emission and concentration  modelling in maritime transport chains. The project of the Institute of  Shipping Economics and Logistics (ISL) and IVU Umwelt GmbH (IVU) is  funded by the BMVI research initiative mFUND and runs since June 2020  until May 2023. We talked to the project manager Fl\u00f3ra Zsuzsanna Guly\u00e1s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hello Ms. Guly\u00e1s, what goals are you pursuing with the MaritIEm project?<br><\/strong> The volume of traffic in port cities caused by the handling of goods is  high and continues to increase. This naturally also leads to a  deterioration in air quality. The emission of air pollutants has a  particularly local impact on the environment and people\u2019s health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The  aim of the project is to investigate measures based on different  scenarios that reduce the impact of climate gases and air pollutants  from port-related activities or maritime transport chains in port  cities. The effect of the measures in different scenarios will be  calculated. In these scenarios, we use Bremen and Bremerhaven as model  cities to demonstrate different effects of different measures.  Subsequently, the question is how we can transfer these findings to  other European seaports and how a new data-based methodology can be  established that integrates the planned models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Emission and concentration \u2013 what is actually the difference?<br><\/strong>An emission is the discharge of gases or also solid substances (e.g.  fine dust) by, for example, ships and other means of transport, but also  by industrial plants or power plants. Concentration of air pollution is  the effect of these emissions on the environment, for example on the  air, the soil, the water and of course on living beings. Emissions do  not only cause concentrations at the place of origin, but also at a  completely different place, since they are spread over long distances,  e.g. by wind. Therefore it is essential that we look at both aspects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How do you measure that? <br><\/strong> That\u2019s actually a big challenge. Maritime transport chains include modes  of transport both on the water (seagoing and inland vessels) and on  land (transport by rail and road), with transport either moving from the  sea toward the hinterland or the other way around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, we create a  routing model for these transport chains, in which we capture as  accurate as possible a representation of the routes and map them with  the help of the ISL-MapServer. To do this, we also take into account  timetables and travel routes \u2013 a huge amount of data. From the transport  routes and, among other things, data on the consumption and emissions  of individual vehicles, we can calculate emissions of climate gases and  air pollutants caused by the maritime transport chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>And can you also measure concentrations?<br><\/strong> We have IVU as a project partner for the calculation of pollutant  dispersion or concentration of selected air pollutants. The determined  emissions serve as the basis for dispersion modelling. Using  time-resolved meteorological data (including wind direction, speed,  stability of the atmosphere), a complex dispersion model is used to  calculate the concentration of the relevant pollutants in the study  area. For selected hotspots, e.g. in built-up areas, a screening or  detailed model is additionally used to determine the exposure of  potentially affected persons. The concentration values determined in  this way can be compared with limit, guideline or orientation values.  The quality of the entire modelling chain (routing, emission,  concentration) can be evaluated by comparison with measured values of  the air pollution load. Any deviations can be used to improve the entire  model chain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The project is designed to run for three years. Where are you now and how are you proceeding?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have divided the project methodically into four phases and are  currently in phase 1 here. This is the identification of the  emission generators, i.e., all relevant means of transport and their  routing. This involves detailed routing for each mode of transport and  cartographic representation.  In phase 2, we then calculate the emissions of these means of  transport with the help of various emission factors. The calculation is  differentiated by means of transport, but also by driving conditions or  vehicle types. Afterwards, in phase 3, we look at the concentrations. Here,  we will consider additional emission sources such as industry or  building heating in order to calculate the concentration of air  pollution as accurately as possible. The final step (Figure 4) is to develop and compare scenarios for  reducing emissions and concentrations. The possible scenarios run  through in our simulation environment. For example, what happens if  transport is shifted from truck to rail or if we increase the amount of  shore power connections for seagoing vessels? BremenPorts as an  associated partner of the project supports us in developing conceivable  and feasible scenarios taking into account current technological  developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Once the project is completed, we will hopefully be able to transfer the  findings from the simulations to numerous ports in Europe, or even  beyond, so that each terminal can identify its best options for reducing  greenhouse gases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What excites you personally about this project?<br><\/strong>After all, we can no longer ignore global warming. Thinking \u201cgreener\u201d in  ports also helps to stop or slow down global warming. I am pleased to  be able to play a part in this project. I\u2019m convinced that  sustainability doesn\u2019t always have to generate costs, but can generate  added value through proper planning and a thoughtful approach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you think that terminal operators will also be interested in these findings?<br><\/strong>Certainly, there are some terminals that are already working on these  issues more intensively than others. But I am convinced that these  approaches are important for all ports in order to remain profitable in  the future. After all, a reduction in energy consumption also pays off  economically through savings. In addition, there will hopefully be  further legislation or economic incentives for the terminals, so that  sustainability and economic efficiency do not have to be opposites.  Ultimately, the two must be interdependent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you very much for the interview, Ms. Guly\u00e1s!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The project name \u201cMaritIEm\u201d stands for emission and concentration modelling in maritime transport chains. 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