H2Deri@BSP at the EUSBSR Annual Forum 2025 – Three Inspiring Days in Sopot

The H2Derivatives@BalticSeaPorts team was proud to participate in the EUSBSR Annual Forum 2025, contributing to discussions on greener, smarter, and more resilient maritime transport.

28 October – BSSSC Day of Cities & Regions

Organised by the Baltic Sea States Subregional Co-operation (BSSSC), this day highlighted the role of local and regional authorities in driving sustainable development across the Baltic Sea region. Participants exchanged experiences and best practices for inclusive growth, cross-border cooperation, and innovative port and urban logistics. H2Deri@BSP observed and engaged with stakeholders including youth from the BSR to explore how regional governance can support sustainable maritime supply chains.

29 October – Official Opening of the EUSBSR Annual Forum 2025

The main Forum programme opened under the theme “Securing the Future: Stronger Together – Building Stability in Times of Uncertainty.” Plenary sessions and networking discussions focused on aligning project initiatives, policy areas, and port authorities to accelerate green shipping and sustainable regional development.

30 October – H2Deri@BSP Workshop at EUSBSR Annual Forum: “Are Our Green Fuels Ready for Green Shipping Corridors?”

This fully booked workshop showcased H2Deri@BSP’s expertise, with Vivin Sudhakar, Project Manager at Port of Hamburg Marketing (HHM), representing the project. The session explored how ports and shipping companies can prepare for emerging green fuels, addressing technical readiness, operational challenges, and safety considerations.

The workshop was highly interactive: participants engaged via a Slido poll, submitting questions in real time. Vivin provided straightforward, unprepared answers, offering practical insights into fuel readiness and port preparedness, making the session highly dynamic and insightful.

Vivin Kumar Sudhakar – H2DERI@BSP

Vivin represented H2DERI@BSP, sharing experiences on hydrogen fuel implementation and renewable energy integration into port operations.

Ignė Stalmokaitė – Baltic Sea Green Shipping Corridors

Igne from the project partner organisation IVL contributed insights on environmental research including from the market analysis being carried out in the H2Deri@BSP project and offerred practical steps toward greener maritime transport in the region.

Stefan Breitenbach – Blue Supply Chains

Representing Blue Supply Chains, Stefan highlighted the project’s initiatives on sustainable maritime logistics and the development of green shipping corridors.

Rafał Kobe – Incone60 Green

Rafał addressed innovative port technologies and sustainable practices supporting green shipping corridors.

The workshop highlighted progress and remaining challenges in green fuel adoption, port readiness, and cross-sector collaboration.

The H2Deri@BSP team thanks all speakers, organisers, and participants for engaging discussions and inspiring exchanges. Together, the Baltic Sea region is advancing toward cleaner, safer, and smarter maritime transport.

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