Hydrogen: Clean Port & Logistics project

In collaboration with our partners, we are promoting the decarbonisation of handling and transport processes. Clean Port & Logistics (CPL), an innovation cluster to test hydrogen-powered port logistics equipment, aims to help with this.

The cluster will be sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure as part of a national innovation programme for hydrogen and fuel cell technology.

Angela Titzrath, Chairwoman of HHLA’s Executive Board: “Port handling and heavy goods logistics will make their contribution to climate protection and improving the quality of life in urban areas. The key element here is the decarbonisation of logistics. That can also be achieved with the help of hydrogen as the operating energy. This is why I am delighted to be launching a cluster alongside committed partners to test this promising new fuel source. CPL will provide an additional boost to the transformation process.”

As part of the CPL project, HHLA has already signed a letter of intent with Hyster Yale Group, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of handling equipment, on the supply of hydrogen-powered empty container stackers and terminal tractor units. The vehicles will be powered by fuel cells from Nuvera. The delivery of the terminal tractor units is planned for the end of 2022, and the empty container stackers are to follow at the beginning of 2023. The funding guidelines will be coordinated by NOW GmbH and implemented by Projektträger Jülich (PTJ).

The cluster is being tested with a variety of different companies that receive various benefits. We are open to further partnerships in these tests.

Equipment manufacturers

Direct access to customers in the logistics sector with significant sales potential
Numerous potential customers are reached with the demonstration of a single unit
Direct feedback and various test scenarios lead to quicker market maturity
Representation of interests concerning hydrogen through a large cooperative

Terminal, logistics and industrial companies

Specific test scenarios and operation cycles can be tested in daily terminal operations
The results can serve as a foundation for decision-making
Developed concepts can be used for retrofitting your own equipment
Representation of interests concerning hydrogen through a large cooperative

Infrastructure service providers

Direct access to customers in the logistics sector with significant sales potential
Numerous potential customers are reached with the demonstration of a single facility
Direct feedback on the price sensitivity of potential customers
Representation of interests concerning hydrogen through a large cooperative

Scientific partners

Take up new questions directly from the companies
Practical data for the further development of models and simulations
Direct contact to equipment manufacturers and other logistics companies for possible R/D projects

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You can find more information on the benefits for your company in this PDF download.