Port of Rotterdam and EDGE Navigation to cooperate on development of liquid hydrogen infrastructure

During the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam, the Port of Rotterdam Authority and EDGE Navigation signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to cooperate on the development of a future-proof liquid hydrogen infrastructure for the maritime sector.

EDGE Navigation is currently developing a series of commercial cargo ships powered by liquid hydrogen (LH2), as well as an LH2 tanker that can be used for import to Northwest Europe and ship-to-ship bunkering. With this letter of intent, both parties express their ambition to further develop Rotterdam as an international hub for maritime decarbonisation.

They aim to jointly gain insight into the necessary policies, procedures and regulations for the import of liquid hydrogen from ship-to-shore, and for ship-to-ship delivery. This cooperation is directed at preparing the port of Rotterdam for the arrival of EDGE's LH2 ships, which are expected to enter service from 2028.

The hydrogen value chain is taking shape in Rotterdam. As an addition to the existing offering of ammonia and LOHC, liquid hydrogen will further strengthen our portfolio. A well-functioning value chain — involving relevant stakeholders and market players — is seen as essential to successfully decarbonise the maritime sector and industry.