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CLEAN NORTH SEA SHIPPING: Competitive Marine Transport Services AND Reduction of Emission – a North Sea Model (CNSS)
Start date: Sep 30, 2010, End date: Sep 29, 2013 PROJECT FINISHED

CNSS will focus on emission and greenhouse gas reduction from ships, using studies to reveal the status of air quality in ports and surrounding areas. The partnership of CNSS (ports, business, regions, public authorities, NGOs, research institutes) will change this by creating transparency on cost-efficient technology solutions and develop and improve the introduction of successful air quality programs. The present challenge is to develop and implement environmentally friendly, cost-effective concepts and practical solutions in line with upcoming standards. Promoting the development of efficient and effective logistics solutions, the maritime transport system (ships, ports and surrounding areas) will step into a transition processes to meet the demands of enlargement and sustainable development at the same time. Achievements: CNSS focused on emission and greenhouse gas reduction from ships, using studies to reveal the status of air quality in ports and surrounding areas. The partnership of CNSS (ports, business, regions, public authorities, NGOs, research institutes) changed this by creating transparency on cost-efficient technology solutions and developing and improving the introduction of successful air quality programs.The present challenge is to develop and implement environmentally friendly, cost-effective concepts and practical solutions in line with upcoming standards.Promoting the development of efficient and effective logistics solutions, the maritime transport system (ships, ports and surrounding areas) will step into a transition processes to meet the demands of enlargement and sustainable development at the same time.Documents:Summary of actions part 2Summary of actions 2010CNSS project summaryCNSS final recommendationsFor more information please visit: http://archive.northsearegion.eu/ivb/projects/details/&tid=130&back=yes