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PortXchange Launches Carbon Insight Suite

[ September 20, 2024   //   Gary G Burrows ]

PortXchange, a port emissions digitalization and maritime solutions provider, said it has launched EmissionInsider Carbon Insight Suite, an enhanced version of its emissions tracking and analysis platform.

            The suite, aimed at establishing global standards for emissions reporting in the maritime industry, features a customizable dashboard, allowing ports to integrate bespoke modules tailored to their specific needs. The platform also offers the Port Emissions Report, providing in-depth emissions analysis for ports offering more comprehensive reporting capabilities.

As the maritime sector scrambles to address decarbonization, the ports’ role in reducing carbon footprints becomes more evident, the platform has already enabled the ports of Houston and Rotterdam in effectively monitor, analyze, and manage their emissions, the Rotterdam-based company said Sept. 18.

The new version allows ports to quickly assess the impact of new initiatives and adapt their strategies immediately. The dashboard now supports an unlimited number of users within port authorities, ensuring broader team engagement with the data. Enhanced executive reporting features make it easy for C-suite executives to obtain a snapshot of their port’s emissions footprint for any specified period, the

PortXchange said future updates will extend coverage to all transport modalities within a port, including trucks, rail, and cargo handling equipment. The platform adheres to the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requirements and employs established methodologies for emissions calculations, such as the EPA’s MOVES4 for the US and TNO for Europe. Implementing EmissionInsider Carbon Insight Suite is expected to take between four to 12 weeks, depending on the extent of modalities to be integrated.

“Ports have long operated in isolation, with fragmented data collection practices hampering progress,” said Sjoerd de Jager, PortXchange’s CEO. The platform “represents a crucial step towards establishing a unified global standard for port emissions reporting, similar to standards already in place in other industries. Our goal is to enhance transparency and encourage greater collaboration across the industry, which is essential for making significant advances in our decarbonization efforts.”

“With advanced data visualization and analytical capabilities, it helps ports pinpoint emission hotspots and evaluate decarbonization strategies with greater precision, enhancing both the user experience and the platform’s contribution to sustainability,” said Abhishek Nair, director of business development.

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