Air quality in the Port of Barcelona
The Port of Barcelona monitors the emissions of suspended particles (PM10), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and other polluting gases from the port activity.
Diptych explaining the port’s air quality monitoring network and the origin of emissions in port territory.
90% of the cruise ships that visit the Port of Barcelona are diesel-electric, which makes them more efficient than most boats, which use direct diesel propulsion. The attached diptych offers more information about it.
Towards sustainability. Air quality at the Port of Barcelona
Towards sustainability. The environmental impact of cruise ships in Barcelona
