Acronym: PortSHAZ
Project partners Member States: PL, DE, LT, SE, DK
Reducing dry‑bulk cargo leakage and improving environmental performance in small ports across the South Baltic area.
Overview: The project strengthens eco‑efficient operations in small ports across the South Baltic area by implementing technical solutions to reduce dry‑bulk cargo leakage and improve water quality.
Key Objectives: The project aims to minimise cargo spillage and related pollution, enhance environmental hazard management in port operations, and promote sustainable practices that increase operational efficiency.
Main Activities: Activities include mapping current environmental hazard management practices, developing technical solutions for cargo leakage reduction, testing these solutions through pilot actions in selected ports, and preparing a regional strategy with recommendations for wider adoption.
Impact: The project reduces pollution risks from dry‑bulk cargo handling, improves water quality, and raises ports’ capacity to operate in an environmentally responsible and efficient manner across the South Baltic area.
The PortSHAZ project has developed an innovative wheeled prevention cover designed to catch spilled dry bulk material during port operations and guide it directly into a collection skip. The film is designed as a generic guide that any small or medium port handling dry bulk can use for training and awareness-raising.