摘要: |
The cities of Antwerp and Bruges have talked about merging their ports for some years. The benefits are huge. With an added value of nearly EUR21 billion - equating to 4.5% of Belgium's GDP - it is by far the country's largest economic engine. And at a stroke, it has also become Europe's largest export port, logging 147 million metric tons per year. When writing my article, I was struck by how complex and expensive decarbonization is, with differing priorities for individual sub-sectors. Each link in the value chain - from shippers and charterers to vessel operators, fuel suppliers, and more - is waiting for someone else to take decisive action, leaving everyone in limbo. As I was researching steel manufacturing methods, I was surprised to see an overlap between zero-carbon steel production and the offshore wind sector. These two could greatly benefit one another, and there is an obvious overlap with ports, as well. This is something I would really love to see happen in the United Kingdom. |