Stamford, a company in the Process Management division, delivered a digitalization project for the Port of Gothenburg that streamlined environmental data management for incoming ships. The project included an integration with the global Environmental Ship Index (ESI), making it easier for the port to identify ships that meet stricter environmental requirements than the current international emission standards. Covering more than 8,000 registered ships, the ESI is used by ports around the world to encourage and reward shipping companies that actively work to reduce NOx, SOx and GHG emissions.
In the past, ESI searches were performed manually, making it a time-consuming and resource-intensive process, and increasing the risk of human error. To streamline the workfl ow, Stamford developed a solution that automatically integrates data from the ESI into the company’s PortIT system, making it possible to safely and reliably use ESI data to assign incoming ships an environmental score that entitles them to an environmental discount on port fees. The solution has also simplifi ed the invoicing process and created a faster, more effi cient and reliable system.
The Port of Gothenburg now has a more effi cient workfl ow based on better quality data that provides clearer fi nancial incentives for reducing the emissions of the ships calling at the port. The project has further solidifi ed the Port of Gothenburg’s position as a pioneer in sustainable shipping and is an important step in achieving its goal of becoming smart, a more climate-neutral port.