Port of Rotterdam: Just-In-Time ship operations could reduce CO2 emissions

Ships could significantly reduce fuel costs and CO2 emissions if they were informed about berth availability and adjusted their speed, a study by the Port of Rotterdam has found.

The study, a collaboration between the Port of Rotterdam and research institute TNO, found that 134,000 tonnes of CO2 could be saved each year using Just-In-Time (JIT) ship operations.

The JIT concept was proposed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and it intends to eliminate early arrivals at the port, which means ships would be able to sail slower and consume less fuel.