Within the StratMoS project, DP5 extracts learning from development of an offshore container transhipment terminal in the North Sea Region (NSR), based on the case of Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands. DP5 has investigated transport network/port clusters for offshore hubs, evaluation of impacts, prepared informational material/dissemination, presents a new logistics services/infrastructure concept, and is now developing a future research agenda. DP5 has developed in close cooperation with the private sector a new crane-barge based concept which can be used as an offshore storage and transhipment terminal.

StratMoS project partner’s research activity in Demonstration Project No.5 (Offshore Hub for the North Sea Region) undertaken in collaboration with Gottwald Port Technology GmbH has produced what are considered to be highly positive results. Led by Transport Research Institute (TRI) at Edinburgh Napier University, the research collaboration has resulted in development of a new and highly innovative maritime logistics concept, known as the Floating Container Storage & Transhipment Terminal, or FCSTT.

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