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Thank you for visiting us at TOC Europe 2026
Shore power, port electrification and green fuels were without doubt the big themes at TOC Europe 2026. And the move towards them is already happening.
Address: Hamburg Messe, Germany
Date: May 19, 10:00 AM - May 21, 06:00 PM
Organiser: TOC Europe
Event type: Conference
For many ports, electrified operations, battery systems and growing power demands are fast becoming part of everyday port requirements, which is why there’s now so much focus on grid capacity, system integration and microgrids.
Future fuels such as hydrogen, ethanol and ammonia were also high on the agenda, along with the practical realities around storage, infrastructure and safety, as ports start preparing for their wider use.
There was also a lot of awareness around the wider pressures affecting the sector, including the impact current events in the Straits of Hormuz are having across shipping, trade and port operations.
For our teams across ports and marine, green fuels and power grids, it was great to see so many common priorities being shared across the industry. TOC also gave us the chance to catch up with clients, partners and industry peers, as well as to meet some new faces.
We're proud to be part of an industry working hard to build more resilient and sustainable ports.
See you at TOC next year!
Meet our team at TOC
Adam Sharp
Associate Director
Ascot, United Kingdom
Adam is a Chartered Civil Engineer with over 20 years’ experience predominantly in the field of Maritime & Ports. He has an extensive track record of delivering tailored engineering solutions on major maritime projects.
With a specialism in port masterplanning, his focus has been on international projects relating to container, offshore wind, general cargo and liquid bulk terminals. These have spanned the full range of a project cycle including masterplanning and feasibility studies, concept and preliminary design, detailed design, contract & site supervision and asset management. He has worked on maritime projects worldwide including UK, Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Adam is the smart and green ports lead for NIRAS. We help our wide ranging clients realise their smart and green port aspirations right from the initial steps, through to ongoing operational support. Wherever you are on your smart and green port journey, we can help with our impartial and practical approach, tailored to your unique aspirations and requirements.
Adam is also a Co-opted member of the PIANC UK Council.
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Søren Hansen
Market Director
Aarhus, Denmark
Søren has more than two decades of international leadership experience in port operations, infrastructure investment, and strategic transformation. He has held CEO and board-level roles, delivering large-scale infrastructure projects.
With a Master’s in Leading Innovation and Change and a background in strategic finance, he excels in driving operational excellence and sustainable growth.
A committed advocate for the green agenda, Søren actively integrates decarbonisation and environmental resilience into core business strategies. He has led initiatives to reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and align operations with global ESG standards – ensuring long-term competitiveness in a transitioning industry.
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Galeb Aqel
Senior Maritime Specialist
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Galeb Aqel is a Chartered Maritime Civil Engineer with over 19 years of international experience delivering maritime and coastal infrastructure projects. His role covers client development, business development, technical leadership, tendering, and the leadership of multidisciplinary teams through design and delivery.
He works predominantly in the maritime and heavy civils sector, with experience across ports, harbours, quays, piers, breakwaters, and terminals including container, offshore wind, cruise, oil & gas, and bulk facilities. His project involvement spans feasibility and concept development through to detailed design, construction support, and contract management.
With a strong technical focus on geo‑structure interaction and complex maritime structures, Galeb provides practical and deliverable engineering solutions. He is an advocate for technical excellence and has led initiatives to strengthen technical capability within marine engineering teams, while drawing on specialist expertise across the wider NIRAS Group to support clients in the UK and internationally. He brings a balanced consulting perspective, combining technical rigour with commercial awareness to successfully deliver complex projects.
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