Hitachi sponsors Maritime Innovation Week

Hitachi is proud to sponsor Maritime Innovation Week for the second-year running, taking place from 18th to 20th November 2025 at the Port of Tyne in Newcastle and BT Tower in London. Join us to discover how we are driving the future of maritime and port decarbonization. Find out more here.

Hear from our Hitachi Experts

Join our specialists as they share insights on technologies and solutions for ports to reduce emissions and achieve sustainable operations.

Sam Ridsdale

Global Head of Account Management, Hitachi Energy

Fireside chat with Lucy Armstrong, Port of Tyne Chair, on "Innovation, Energy and Integration"

Grant Brown

Director of Corporate Strategy, Hitachi EMEA

Hosting "What the Future Port Workforce Really Needs" Panel and "E-fuels: Challenges and Opportunities" Presentation

Jorge Antunes

Senior Director, One Hitachi Business Development, Hitachi EMEA

"Moving Ideas to Action" Panel

Priya Nagra

Digital Incubation Lead, Hitachi EMEA

"Scaling Innovation in Complex Ecosystems: Lessons Learned from Other Sectors" Presentation

Our Partnership with the Port of Tyne

Hitachi has a long-standing relationship with the Port of Tyne, dating back to the early 2010s when we began shipping train components from our Newton Aycliffe factory. Over the past 15 months, this partnership has evolved into a strategic collaboration focused on two critical areas: digitizing port logistics and supply chains, and decarbonizing marine transportation.

Decarbonizing the Maritime Sector

Building on our experience in rail and HGV fleet electrification, we are now extending our expertise to marine transport. We understand the complex challenges of maritime decarbonization and are committed to driving sustainable change across the sector.

95% of global trade moves through 5 ports

Ports are critical to the global economy but are often overlooked. Decarbonizing the maritime sector is essential for a sustainable future and economy.

By 2030, docked ships will need to connect to the grid

All vessels in port will need to connect directly to the grid instead of running engines while docked, creating the energy demand equivalent to a small town. Hitachi's operational technology and digital expertise can make this transition possible.

Alternative fuels are key to reducing emissions

Together with our partners, we are exploring E-fuels as viable, low carbon solutions for ports.