Hamburg workshop: Ports and Energy Systems Interface: Opportunities, Conflict or Complementarity
8:30am - 10:30am /
Friday 8th May 2026
Type: Workshop /
Category: Department
- Hazel Kennedy
- Suitable for: Those based in and near Hamburg with an interest in port energy, supply, operations, sustainability (academics and industry are welcome to attend). Attendees will gain insight into the challenges and opportunities for port energy (interactive game element) and learn/share insights with esteemed panel and network.
- Admission: Free to attend
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Ports are rapidly evolving as they electrify operations, integrate renewable energy, and work towards ambitious decarbonisation targets. This shift is creating a complex interface between port operations and energy systems - raising an important question: are these systems in conflict, or can they become complementary components of a more sustainable maritime infrastructure? Join us for “Ports and Energy Systems Interface: Opportunities, Conflict or Complementarity?”, an interactive workshop exploring this critical challenge, delivered by the University of Liverpool Management School’s Centre for Supply Chain Research.
The session begins with a hands-on simulation game, where you’ll step into the role of a decision maker balancing port operations with energy supply and demand. Using a simplified data environment, you’ll navigate real-world challenges such as demand peaks and troughs, variable renewable generation and fluctuating energy prices.
Participants will make operational decisions including the allocation of equipment, ship berthing duration, cold ironing requirements and energy procurement and storage.
This will be followed by an expert panel discussion and Q&A, bringing together voices from academia, industry and policy to reflect on key insights and future opportunities for sustainable port development.
The session begins with a hands-on simulation game, where you’ll step into the role of a decision maker balancing port operations with energy supply and demand. Using a simplified data environment, you’ll navigate real-world challenges such as demand peaks and troughs, variable renewable generation and fluctuating energy prices.
Participants will make operational decisions including the allocation of equipment, ship berthing duration, cold ironing requirements and energy procurement and storage.
This will be followed by an expert panel discussion and Q&A, bringing together voices from academia, industry and policy to reflect on key insights and future opportunities for sustainable port development.