Samskip has joined the European HyShip initiative to help accelerate hydrogen-powered shipping and develop liquid hydrogen infrastructure across Europe. The move brings Samskip’s SeaShuttle project into a consortium of maritime, energy, research and regulatory partners. The group aims to develop the technologies and infrastructure needed for zero-emission shipping. Samskip is building two hydrogen-powered SeaShuttle vessels for the Rotterdam–Oslo route. The vessels are scheduled to enter service in 2027. The company designed the ships for commercial operations from the outset. They will carry containerised cargo using liquid hydrogen as fuel. The service will also establish one of Europe’s first green shipping corridors. Each vessel is expected to cut CO₂ emissions by about 25,000 tonnes per year when operating in zero-emission mode. “Our SeaShuttles have always been about proving that hydrogen-powered shipping can work in everyday commercial operations,” said Jeroen Hollebrands, Head of Newbuilding & Projects at Samskip. “By joining HyShip, we are helping develop the hydrogen supply chain, bunkering infrastructure and operational knowledge needed to scale hydrogen-powered shipping across Europe.” The HyShip initiative focuses on the entire hydrogen value chain. It aims to connect fuel production, port infrastructure and vessel operations. The partners believe this approach will help make hydrogen-powered shipping commercially viable. Samskip said the SeaShuttle project supports its wider sustainability strategy. The company continues to invest in alternative fuels and zero-emission technologies to reduce emissions across its multimodal logistics network. The post Samskip joins HyShip initiative to advance hydrogen-powered shipping appeared first on Container News .