dynaCERT Expands into the Port Market: French Port Equips Crane Fleet with HydraGEN(TM)

Executive Summary

• dynaCERT’s HydraGEN™ hydrogen‑oxygen technology has been fully installed on all five cranes at the Port of Rochefort–Tonnay‑Charente in France – the first commercial port deployment of this system in the country.
• The installation is expected to cut CO₂, CO, NOₓ and particulate emissions by 20 %–45 % per crane and improve engine performance and maintenance intervals, delivering both environmental and economic benefits.
• The project demonstrates dynaCERT’s strategic expansion into maritime and industrial sectors and positions the company as a technology partner for sustainable port logistics across Europe.

Key Details

• Project Scope: Full retrofit of five diesel‑powered harbor cranes with HydraGEN™ units; prototype commissioned July 2025, full installation completed September 2025.
• Partner Network: Executed with IPMD, dynaCERT’s authorized distributor for France and the Benelux region.
• Emission Reductions: Laboratory and on‑site measurements show reductions of CO₂, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter ranging from 20 % to 45 % versus baseline diesel operation.
• Operational Benefits: Enhanced combustion efficiency, lower fuel consumption, extended engine maintenance intervals, and improved overall crane reliability.
• Market Context: Global port equipment market projected to grow from US$19.72 bn (2024) to US$28.3 bn by 2032 (CAGR 4.5 %). Approximately 64 % of port equipment remains diesel‑powered, indicating large upside for retrofit technologies.
• Regulatory Drivers: EU initiatives such as FuelEU Maritime and the “Fit for 55” package are tightening emissions standards for ports, creating demand for solutions like HydraGEN™.
• Strategic Implications: Marks dynaCERT’s entry into the maritime/port sector, expanding beyond its core transportation, logistics, mining, construction, and power‑generation markets. The company now positions itself as a preferred partner for emission‑reduction retrofits in European ports.
• Capacity Note: dynaCERT’s production facility can manufacture up to 36,000 HydraGEN™ units per year, supporting scaling of similar projects.

Notable Quotes

“With this decision, we are reducing our ecological footprint and saving fuel at the same time. This will make the port more competitive and sustainable,” – Gérard Pons, President, Port of Rochefort‑Tonnay‑Charente.

“We are witnessing growing demand for field‑proven technologies that reduce emissions without requiring the replacement of existing engines — a critical solution for industries balancing environmental transformation and economic efficiency.” – Jim Payne, CEO, dynaCERT Inc.