Shore Power
At a groundbreaking event with Lord Mayor of Copenhagen, Sophie Hæstorp Andersen, CEO By & Havn (Copenhagen City and Port Development Agency) Anne Skovbro, CEO CMP Barbara Scheel Agersnap in May 2024, the construction works for the shore power facilities at Oceankaj and Langelinie in Copenhagen commenced.
A significant milestone in towards a greener future has been reached in Copenhagen: The construction work on the largest shore power facilities for cruise in Europe commenced in May 2024. This will be the second shore power facility for passenger vessels in Copenhagen, after the inauguration in 2021 of the facility supplying power to the ferry connecting Oslo operated by DFDS previously and since November 2024 Gotlandsbolaget.
This facility, once operational, will supply shore power to the numerous cruise ships both at Oceankaj and Langelinie.
This initiative is not just about powering ships; it’s about ensuring better air quality for the people of Copenhagen and limiting emissions from cruise ships. It is a natural step for Copenhagen, affirming the strength of the Danish capital as a major regional cruise hub – not just as a magnificent all-year destination it is own right with a strong focus on sustainability, as well as an effective turn-around port. Copenhagen is building its success on strong partnerships, modern terminal infrastructure, and a major international airport. Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) is excited to see this project come to life and look forward to reaping its benefits from the 2025 season – the year when CMP is also expecting to become net-zero in own operations.
By & Havn is the developer of the project and CMP the operator of the shore power facility. As the operator of this facility, CMP are eager to offer this new solution to our customers who already hold Copenhagen in high regard as a cruise city.
“The marking of the construction start for the new shore power facility together with the Municipality of Copenhagen and By & Havn is an important milestone in the green transition that benefits the people of Copenhagen. We are therefore very much looking forward to putting the facility into operation the first half of 2025 and offering shore power to the ships that call at Oceankaj and Langelinie – 5 years before it becomes a legal requirement”, says Barbara Scheel Agersnap, CEO at Copenhagen Malmö Port.
CMP is delighted to see the cruise lines’ ability to accept shore power increase significantly.
