The Port of Valencia is spearheading the transition to renewable energy technologies to decarbonise its seaport operations, with a particular focus on hydrogen as a game-changer. Aurelio Lázaro, a senior project manager, highlights that hydrogen plays a vital role where electrification falls short, especially in applications that are challenging to electrify efficiently. The port, aiming for net zero emissions by 2030, faces the significant challenge of handling a massive container traffic volume while expanding its capacity. To address this, the port is testing hydrogen-powered machinery like reach stackers and yard tractors, traditionally powered by diesel, to assess their effectiveness and efficiency. The H2PORTS project, funded by the EU, is instrumental in this endeavor, enabling real-world testing of hydrogen technologies in daily terminal operations. The project's success lies in the quick refuelling times of hydrogen-powered machines, equivalent to diesel equipment, showcasing the practicality and feasibility of hydrogen in industrial settings. Lázaro expresses optimism about hydrogen's suitability for port applications, emphasizing the unexpected benefits such as reduced noise and vibrations, enhancing the working environment for dockworkers. The project's positive results pave the way for potential expansion of hydrogen technology in the port environment, with future plans to scale up hydrogen use and explore new possibilities for production and supply within the terminals.