The Port of Dover is spearheading the creation of the world’s first high‑volume Green Shipping Corridor on the UK–EU Short Straits route. (120 ferry movements per day and handling 33 % of UK–EU trade)
Green corridors were introduced at COP26, and now Dover offers a rare opportunity to scale them economically and practically due to its frequency, short distance, and key role in just‑in‑time logistics
Dover’s current grid capacity is just 4.5 MW. I is insufficient even for partial electrification. To support hybrid or electric ferries fully, the port would need upwards of 160 MW, transforming this into a major infrastructure project
Electrifying this corridor could not only help decarbonise a critical trade artery but also offer economic uplift. Dover already saves the UK economy an estimated £3 billion annually, and with upgrades, trade volume could stretch to £173 billion per year
The initiative could position the UK at the forefront of green maritime logistics, showcasing how clean shipping at scale can work—and prompting policy support and long-term investment.
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