In Norway, ships sailing emission-free into and out of the harbor will pay no quay fees beginning in 2026, as the Port of Oslo expands its climate incentives to meet the city’s 2030 emissions targets. The new policy will replace earlier discounts for scheduled traffic with performance-based rewards tied to actual emission cuts.
Port Director Ingvar M. Mathisen said the message is simple: “Choosing zero-emission solutions should pay off.” Under the revised scheme, cargo vessels that connect to shore power will receive a 20 percent discount. Additional incentives will apply based on scores from the Environmental Port Index and Environmental Ship Index.
Since 2018, Oslo has invested NOK 225 million in zero-emission port infrastructure, including shore power for cruise ships, ferries, bulk carriers, and container ships. Emissions from port operations are down 26 percent since 2017, with further reductions expected from upcoming shore power projects for tankers and new cruise terminals at Filipstad.
Commercial Director Einar Marthinussen said the port’s pricing model now rewards operators who align with the city’s 95 percent emission reduction goal. The strategy spans land and sea, linking Oslo to Europe through what the port calls sustainable transport corridors.
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