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Integration of Ports in Global Hydrogen Supply Chains: Opportunities and Challenges

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posted on 2025-01-31, 02:39 authored by Shu-Ling ChenShu-Ling Chen, Hongjun FanHongjun Fan, Hossein EnshaeiHossein Enshaei, Wei Zhang, Wenming ShiWenming Shi, Nagi Abdussamie, Takashi Miwa, Zhuohua Qu, Zaili Yang

This research project investigated the opportunities and challenges in integrating ports into hydrogen (H2) supply chains and applying H2 as energy in ports in the context of Australia, Japan, and the United Kingdom. A comprehensive literature review, qualitative interviews, and a quantitative online survey were conducted to assess the current state of the H2 industry, identify potential H2 ports, determine the necessary infrastructure and facilities required for H2 integration, evaluate the readiness levels of key factors for operating H2 ports, and assess the operational risks associated with H2 handling and utilisation in ports. Recommendations were proposed to address the challenges and barriers encountered by ports. To optimise logistics operations within H2 ports and facilitate effective integration of H2 applications, this project developed a user-oriented working process framework to provide guidance to ports seeking to engage in the H2 economy. The findings and recommendations of this research contribute significantly to filling the existing knowledge gap pertaining to H2 ports.

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Integration of ports in global hydrogen supply chains: Opportunities and challenges : International Association of Maritime Universities | 20220205

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ISBN

978-4-907408-44-2

Department/School

Maritime and Logistics Management, Seafaring and Maritime Operations, National Centre for Maritime Engineering and Hydrodynamics

Publisher

International Association of Maritime Universities

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  • Published online

Place of publication

Tokyo, Japan

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