The Linde Group and the Hamburg Port Authority have signed a preliminary agreement to study the viability of LNG fuelling at the port.

A memorandum of understanding covers the preparation of a comprehensive feasibility study to assess if the use of LNG in the port is economic.

First results from the study are due by mid-year.

“We want to encourage the port industry and technology enterprises in the port of Hamburg to co-operate more closely,” said HPA chairman Jens Meier.

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