Monitoring Scope 3 Emissions
Port of Antwerp-Bruges Challenge #1
The Challenge
More than 90% of Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ scope 3 emissions are linked to shipping traffic - vessels entering, leaving, or staying in the port area. However, current emissions estimates rely heavily on static models, and standard emission indexes, which may not accurately reflect real-world conditions.
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We’re seeking innovative partners who can help us monitor shipping emissions more accurately and dynamically - building a stronger, data-driven foundation for our decarbonization strategies.
What we're looking for
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Systems that gather, enrich, and process multiple data sources (ship data, environmental conditions, operational parameters).
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Tools that provide accurate, near-real-time estimates of vessel emissions (COâ‚‚).
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Solutions that scale across 20,000 vessel movements annually, handling diverse vessel types and ages.
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Platforms that report, visualize, and interpret emissions in a usable and actionable way.
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Ability to monitor and report real-world shipping emissions at large scale.
Must-haves​
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Technological maturity: ideally TRL 7 or higher specifically in shipping emissions monitoring.
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Capability to integrate additional data (e.g., weather, water conditions, AIS, engine profiles, on board efficiency measures, vessel design, use fuels with lower carbon intensity) to improve accuracy.
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Scalable and robust enough to handle large vessel flows and heterogeneous fleets.
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Clear interpretation and visualization of emissions - not just raw data.
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Expansion to other environmental emissions (e.g., NOx, particulate matter).
Nice to have
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Scenario building and predictive modeling capabilities.
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Ability to link emissions to operational improvements or incentive systems.
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Only provides model-based, static emissions factors without dynamic enrichment.
Not a fit
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Focuses solely on a small fleet segment or single ship type.
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Lacks reporting, dashboarding, or emissions interpretation capabilities.
Ideal Applicants
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Startups, scaleups, or technology providers with proven maritime emissions tracking solutions.
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Companies experienced in complex, multi-stakeholder environments (e.g., ports, shipping alliances, transport authorities).
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Partners ready to integrate into port ecosystems and scale emissions monitoring across thousands of vessels.
What Succes looks like
A dynamic, enriched, and scalable emissions monitoring platform - allowing Port of Antwerp-Bruges to confidently measure and manage shipping emissions, support regulatory reporting, and create future incentive systems for greener shipping behavior.
The Challenger
Port of Antwerp-Bruges is Europe's second largest port and a driver of the circular economy and energy transition. Port of Antwerp-Bruges consists of two complementary port areas: Antwerp on both banks of the Scheldt and Zeebrugge on the North Sea. With connections to more than 800 destinations, it connects the European continent to the rest of the world. It is an important lifeline for the Belgian economy, generating 72,600 direct jobs and no less than €20 billion in added value.