Wed 30 Sep 2026, 04:50 GMT | Updated: Wed 30 Sep 2026, 04:53 GMT | Bunker Index Staff

Batumi Sea Port officials study decarbonisation practices in Hamburg


Georgian port representatives visited Hamburg to study emissions accounting, hydrogen technology and automation ahead of their 2026 recertification audit.


Study visit to Hamburg, Germany, on sustainable port development.
Batumi Sea Port is drawing on Hamburg’s decarbonisation experience as it prepares for its EcoPorts/PERS recertification audit. Pictured: Representatives of Batumi Sea Port and an international delegation during a study visit to Hamburg, Germany, on sustainable port development. Image credit: Batumi Sea Port

Representatives from Batumi Sea Port LLC (BSP) took part in a study visit to Hamburg, Germany, from 20–24 September 2026 to examine sustainable port development practices as part of ongoing efforts to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency.

The visit was organised under the OSCE project 'Promoting Green Ports and Connectivity in the Caspian Sea Region — Phase III', with participation from RINA Consulting and HPC Hamburg Port Consulting. BSP was represented by Z. Varshalomidze, head of the ecology and health department, and A. Danilov, head of the integrated management system and standardisation department. The delegation also included representatives from the ports of Turkmenbashi in Turkmenistan and Aktau and Kuryk in Kazakhstan.

During the visit, participants studied international methodologies for greenhouse gas accounting across Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions, alongside approaches to improving energy efficiency and decarbonising port operations, according to BSP.

The delegation was shown the onshore power supply system for vessels at the Burchardkai terminal, hydrogen technology applications at the Hydrogen Test Field at the Tollerort terminal, and the operational concept behind the automated Altenwerder terminal. Participants were also introduced to solutions using the internet of things and artificial intelligence to manage energy consumption and environmental performance.

BSP said the knowledge and experience gained during the trip will feed into its work to improve its environmental management system, reduce emissions and increase energy efficiency. The port is also preparing for its EcoPorts/PERS recertification audit, scheduled for October 2026.

The visit forms part of wider activities under Phase III of the OSCE project. An international team of OSCE experts is due to conduct a working visit to Batumi Sea Port in 2027, during which specialists will review the port’s ecosystem, operational processes and level of digitalisation, including the implementation of a terminal operating system. According to BSP, this review is intended to help identify priority areas for further targeted support from the OSCE.



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