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Accelerating the transition to zero emission inland shipping

Condor is an industry-wide programme aimed at reducing the overall cost of zero-emission inland navigation, enabling at least 150 investment decisions before 2030.

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Zero emission inland shipping

Sector-wide programme

Inland shipping plays a key role in making logistics chains more sustainable. Biofuels, digitalisation and innovations have already made the industry cleaner, but true zero emission goes further: no CO₂, nitrogen, particulate matter or noise. This requires a fundamental shift from combustion engines to electric propulsion, through retrofitting or newbuilds. With Condor, we work sector-wide to lower costs and stimulate demand. In doing so, we create the confidence to invest and make zero emission shipping a logical and achievable option.

Our approach

Partners

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Industry objective:

of the 150 investment decisions in zero emission inland vessels made by the industry.

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Mission and vision

Our course

01 Mission

Condor makes investment in zero emission inland vessels possible by reducing the Total Cost of Ownership while at the same time stimulating market demand. We focus on three fronts: the vessel, the infrastructure and the market. In doing so, we are working towards at least 150 investment decisions in zero emission inland vessels before 2030.

By 2050, Dutch inland shipping will be almost entirely zero emission – without CO₂, nitrogen or particulate matter, and with minimal impact on climate and local environments. In this way, inland shipping will remain the silent, clean and reliable driving force behind Dutch and European freight transport.

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Integrated approach

With & for the market

Condor consists of a coalition of parties - from shipbuilders and technology companies to shipping companies, logistics providers, financiers, insurers, provinces, port operators and terminals.

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The Dutch government aims to have 150 zero emission inland vessels in operation by 2030, emitting no harmful substances.

Programme themes

Emissieloos varen in de binnenvaart: Van TCO-inzicht tot financierbaarheid in de praktijk
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Whitepaper: From TCO Insight to Practical Affordability

With a TCO index of 107 (fossil = 100), battery-electric sailing is already virtually cost-competitive with diesel today. For the short-distance segment, investment decisions are realistic within 2 to 3 years.
Whitepaper zero-emissie binnenvaart infrastructuur
Infrastructure

Working group approach & governance - Infrastructure

Through the working group structure, we get to work in the operational working groups to arrive at investment-grade infrastucture, and in the validation working group we look at overarching themes that we need to solve together (policy, regulations, standards etc).
Zero-emissie binnenvaart infrastructuur locaties in Nederland
Infrastructure

Plan of action - Infrastructure

In this plan of approach, Condor describes how the development of zero-emission charging infrastructure will be accelerated by developing locations programmatically into investment-worthy projects.
Partnerbijeenkomst - Condor zero emissie binnenvaart

Partner meeting 11 March

During this partner meeting, we will share insights and perspectives on the financing issue of emission-free boating in inland navigation

General presentation (PDF)

Condor facilitates investment in zero-emission ships by reducing the total cost of acquisition and operation while stimulating market demand.
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Vessel

We develop industry standards and new financing models that make investments in zero emission inland vessels both feasible and attractive.

Infrastructure

Together with our partners, we work on a systematic development and financing of zero emission infrastructure.

Market

We start with promising market segments to quickly stimulate demand for zero emission inland shipping.

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Programma agenda

Agenda

Within the programme, we work on the spearheads that make investments in zero emission vessels feasible and attractive. In the agenda you will find meetings and consultations around the three central themes: vessel, infrastructure and market.

Programma agenda

Agenda

Within the programme, we work on the spearheads that make investments in zero emission vessels feasible and attractive. In the agenda you will find meetings and consultations around the three central themes: vessel, infrastructure and market.

General
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October

Advisory Council

  • 11.00-13.00
  • Provincial House The Hague
General
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April

Advisory Council

  • 11.00-13.00
  • Logistics House
General
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Partner meeting

  • 15.00-17.30
  • World Port Centre (Wilhelminakade 901 Rotterdam)
Market
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February

Working group on containers: sand & gravel

  • 10.00-12.00
  • Groothandelsgebouw, Rotterdam

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Current

Recent publications

Emissieloos varen in de binnenvaart: Van TCO-inzicht tot financierbaarheid in de praktijk
schip
Vessel

Whitepaper: From TCO Insight to Practical Affordability

With a TCO index of 107 (fossil = 100), battery-electric sailing is already virtually cost-competitive with diesel today. For the short-distance segment, investment decisions are realistic within 2 to 3 years.
Whitepaper zero-emissie binnenvaart infrastructuur
Infrastructure

Working group approach & governance - Infrastructure

Through the working group structure, we get to work in the operational working groups to arrive at investment-grade infrastucture, and in the validation working group we look at overarching themes that we need to solve together (policy, regulations, standards etc).
Zero-emissie binnenvaart infrastructuur locaties in Nederland
Infrastructure

Plan of action - Infrastructure

In this plan of approach, Condor describes how the development of zero-emission charging infrastructure will be accelerated by developing locations programmatically into investment-worthy projects.
Partnerbijeenkomst - Condor zero emissie binnenvaart

Partner meeting 11 March

During this partner meeting, we will share insights and perspectives on the financing issue of emission-free boating in inland navigation

General presentation (PDF)

Condor facilitates investment in zero-emission ships by reducing the total cost of acquisition and operation while stimulating market demand.
View all
Emissieloos varen in de binnenvaart: Van TCO-inzicht tot financierbaarheid in de praktijk
schip
Vessel

Whitepaper: From TCO Insight to Practical Affordability

With a TCO index of 107 (fossil = 100), battery-electric sailing is already virtually cost-competitive with diesel today. For the short-distance segment, investment decisions are realistic within 2 to 3 years.
Whitepaper zero-emissie binnenvaart infrastructuur
Infrastructure

Working group approach & governance - Infrastructure

Through the working group structure, we get to work in the operational working groups to arrive at investment-grade infrastucture, and in the validation working group we look at overarching themes that we need to solve together (policy, regulations, standards etc).
Zero-emissie binnenvaart infrastructuur locaties in Nederland
Infrastructure

Plan of action - Infrastructure

In this plan of approach, Condor describes how the development of zero-emission charging infrastructure will be accelerated by developing locations programmatically into investment-worthy projects.
Partnerbijeenkomst - Condor zero emissie binnenvaart

Partner meeting 11 March

During this partner meeting, we will share insights and perspectives on the financing issue of emission-free boating in inland navigation

General presentation (PDF)

Condor facilitates investment in zero-emission ships by reducing the total cost of acquisition and operation while stimulating market demand.

Together we set course for zero emission inland shipping

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About Rianne de Vries

With in-depth knowledge of sustainable propulsion technologies, alternative fuels and infrastructure solutions for the inland navigation and maritime sector, I actively contribute in various ways to accelerating the transition to zero-emission transport. I use my experience in ports, maritime sector combined with a pramatic approach to create system conditions for large-scale sustainability of inland navigation.

About Renze Boersema

In this project, I focus on developing and validating the financial and strategic rationale for zero-emission boating. Specifically, I visualise the business case for both hydrogen and battery-electric solutions, with an eye for operational and economic feasibility. I also conduct discussions with banks to formulate clear financing requirements that match the specific characteristics of sustainable inland vessels. Finally, I provide an overview of available subsidy schemes and support options, so that the sector can make optimal use of incentives for sustainability.

About Johan Gille

From the Port of Rotterdam Authority, Johan focuses on a reliable, future-proof and sustainable waterway network. After all, inland shipping is the lifeline for the port. He has a broad network in government, provinces and inland ports and promotes the development and standardised deployment of instruments that governments can use to support the move to zero emission inland shipping.

About Irma Belgraver

Irma focuses on developing financing arrangements to support zero-emission shipping. From a strong network within the inland navigation sector, government organisations, industry associations and knowledge institutes, she initiates collaborations to strengthen the economic feasibility of sustainability. In the coming period, strategic options will be explored to optimise the business case.

About Eric Warners

Eric Warners worked in the port of Amsterdam for more than seven years on initiatives to make shipping and industry more sustainable. He has been involved with Condor since October 2024. Eric has always gericht on complex issues that can only be solved through (public-private) cooperation. For the past decade, his focus has been entirely on the maritime and industrial sectors.

About Wouter Vuijk

Within the Port of Rotterdam Authority, Wouter works on making inland navigation more sustainable, with a specific focus on the transition to emission-free sailing. At Condor, he supervises the process in which, in cooperation with the sector, technical standards are being developed. This removes an important threshold for this transition.