Cruise Europe
Cruise Europe
02/25/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/25/2026 11:04
EPI is getting more and more support
The Environmental Port Index (EPI) is gaining traction within Cruise Europe. More than 40 ports are now signed up with more in the pipeline.
In his presentation, chief commercial officer Annfinn Hjelm, highlighted a shared port perspective on cruise ship emissions and the importance of continued collaboration across the industry.
He explained that the average EPI score development improved from 38.8 percent in 2022 on 1,907 port calls to 55.5 percent in 2025 on 3,869 port calls. But he also highlighted Bergen as an example of a port that has gone well over the average of 55.5 percent to 73 percent between 2019 (575 port calls) and 2025 (3,869).
The key factor in improvement is due to the quality of fuel used but also to improved operation, newer ships and the use of shore power.
By signing up to the EPI, ports are demonstrating a commitment to decarbonisation, aligning to an industry standard and sharing protocols. Hjelm said: "Different standards can create confusion for lines. By having same reports, all lines know what to expect while in a Cruise Europe port."
With cruiselines being under increasing pressure from cities, regulators and passengers to demonstrate sustainability, the EPI can help in their communication but also locally with port stakeholder management, media, politicians and the public.
In his presentation, chief commercial officer Annfinn Hjelm, highlighted a shared port perspective on cruise ship emissions and the importance of continued collaboration across the industry.
He explained that the average EPI score development improved from 38.8 percent in 2022 on 1,907 port calls to 55.5 percent in 2025 on 3,869 port calls. But he also highlighted Bergen as an example of a port that has gone well over the average of 55.5 percent to 73 percent between 2019 (575 port calls) and 2025 (3,869).
The key factor in improvement is due to the quality of fuel used but also to improved operation, newer ships and the use of shore power.
By signing up to the EPI, ports are demonstrating a commitment to decarbonisation, aligning to an industry standard and sharing protocols. Hjelm said: "Different standards can create confusion for lines. By having same reports, all lines know what to expect while in a Cruise Europe port."
With cruiselines being under increasing pressure from cities, regulators and passengers to demonstrate sustainability, the EPI can help in their communication but also locally with port stakeholder management, media, politicians and the public.
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