Maritime@TSE research platform at Turku School of Economics hosted another industry-academia event on 28th Feb 2024. The theme for the event was maritime green growth and how to evaluate related opportunities and bottlenecks by combining perspectives, for example, from economics discipline with industry insights on decarbonization
Background
Decarbonization is bringing vast transformations to the global maritime sector. Finnish technology providers, with their global reach, are uniquely positioned to lead the way in offering innovative solutions Similarly, domestic shipping companies and ports are set to become pioneers as well.
A critical question arises: how will maritime decarbonization influence various economies? Could embracing green shipping technologies and practices spur economic growth? Are our current methods for assessing these investments and their impacts still relevant? In TSE, we're delving into these issues with a keen focus on the economic aspects of maritime green growth including industry insights.
Program
13:00 INTRODUCTION Welcome words and opening remarks by Jouni Saarni, UTU TSE
13:10 ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION & IMPACTS ON DIFFERENT ECONOMIES
Decarbonising Maritime: Impact on the Irish economy and maritime industry
Alan Ahearne & Daniel Cassidy, University of Galway
Finnvera´s role in the Finnish maritime sector’s export
Jussi Haarasilta, Finnvera
Role of green hydrogen in the energy system and maritime transportation
Timo Kuosmanen, UTU TSE
15:40 INTEGRATING GREEN INTO R&D AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Infrastructure Planning for Zero-Emission Passenger Vessel Services
Kenneth L. Rødseth, Norwegian Centre for Transport Research
Drivers and operational implications of global maritime green transition from load handling equipment provider’s perspective
Henna Rautanen, MacGregor
