Every small step takes you forward

The port and logistics industry has substantially increased its endeavours in the sector of marine environment protection. This is also true of bremenports GmbH & Co. KG, the ports management company responsible for infrastructure at the twin ports and which employs a staff of around 400. "Every small step takes us forward," says Managing Director Dr. Stefan Woltering. "And each step helps to improve the carbon footprint of our port operations."

The following are just some examples:

Environment protection at the repair shed
Modern ceiling spotlights reduce energy consumption.

Eco-current from the roofPhotovoltaic plant has been installed at the ports workshop.

En route to a green company fleetOver the next few years, bremenports plans to replace around 30 leased vehicles with environment friendly models. There are also plans to test and use electric cars inside the ports.

Cycling to work

The port management company has a number of company bikes so that employees visiting nearby customers or building sites no longer have to take the car.

Ecological port railway

The sleepers used for laying new tracks are made of untreated oak. Older sleepers are recycled.

Environment protection at the dyke

When tending green spaces in and around the ports, bremenports waives the use of brutal chemicals

There are also binding regulations in force at bremenports governing the separation of waste. The waste management officers monitor the proper disposal of household waste, defective lights, redundant machine parts and equipment, as well as oil and paint residues.