Torrbulk

The first quarter of 2025 was marked by intensive planning for the Dry Bulk project. We began by mapping Baltic terminals handling agricultural products, followed by visits to Gdańsk and Gdynia to discuss grain-related eutrophication risks and explore eco-friendly technologies. Collaboration talks with ports are underway, with more terminal visits set for April. In March, our project manager joined the INCONE60 Green team to discuss Elbląg’s development within the PortShaz project. We also deepened stakeholder dialogue with NGOs and local governments on dry bulk leakage impacts. Next up: a key work package meeting in Klaipeda in May.

The PortSHAZ project's kickoff with project partners, including Port of Elbląg, K2 Solutions, Ptpi, and the Institute for Sustainable Economy and Logistics, took place in Q4. The team planned upcoming activities and conducted a study visit to the Vistula Spit. In November, the first work package activity, "EcoPort," was approved, highlighting frameworks and tools for dry bulk handling in Baltic ports. Q4 also saw the re-design and successful presentation of the Catalogue of Best Practices at the BPO Ports for Climate Conference in Tallinn, generating strong interest. Additionally, prevention covers were installed at Fabryka Zieleni and the Port of Gdańsk, advancing efforts to protect the Baltic Sea, with more covers set to be in place in Q1.

Under tredje kvartalet slutförde vi hamnprojektet. Som en av de sista åtgärderna säkerställde vi att några av Polens största hamnar införlivade vår ”Katalog över bästa praxis och tekniker för hantering av torrbulkgödsel” i sina hamnriktlinjer. Dessutom har tillverkningen av våra skyddsöverdrag i Västpommern äntligen kommit igång. I och med att hamnprojektet avslutades inledde vi vårt nya projekt ”Dry Bulk” i juli. Detta projekt kommer att fokusera på att minska läckage av andra fosforrika torra bulkmaterial såsom utsäde, foder etc. Projektet samfinansieras via Interreg-programmet för södra Östersjön (”PortSHAZ”). I samband med detta nya projekt besökte vi några torra bulkterminaler i Östersjöområdet och deltog i Baltic Port Organization-konferensen i Klaipėda.