Mr. Jim Payne reports

DYNACERT EXPANDS INTO THE PORT MARKET: FRENCH PORT EQUIPS CRANE FLEET WITH HYDRAGEN

DynaCERT Inc. has reached a significant milestone: The port of Rochefort-Tonnay-Charente (Port Charente Atlantique) in France has equipped its crane fleet with DynaCERT's HydraGen technology -- marking the first commercial port installation of this kind in France.

The project was executed in collaboration with IPMD, DynaCERT's valued, authorized distribution partner in France and the Benelux countries. Following the successful commissioning of a HydraGen prototype in July, 2025, the port completed full installation on all five cranes in September. This initiative significantly reduces local emissions and enhances air quality around the port area.

"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," explained Gerard Pons, president of the Rochefort-Tonnay-Charente Port of Commerce Syndicat Mixte, in the French trade publication Le marin.

Verifiable emission reductions

HydraGen technology uses electrolysis to generate hydrogen and oxygen on demand from distilled water. The gases are fed into the clean air intake of diesel engines, optimizing combustion. Comparative measurements at the port of Rochefort demonstrated that HydraGen can reduce CO2 (carbon dioxide) emissions, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter by up to between 20 and 45 per cent.

Beyond its environmental benefits, the technology improves engine performance and extends maintenance intervals -- delivering clear operational and economic advantages for port operators.

Growth market: port logistics

According to market research, the global port equipment market is projected to grow from $19.72-billion (U.S.) in 2024 to $28.3-billion (U.S.) by 2032, reflecting an annual growth rate of 4.5 per cent. Approximately 64 per cent of port equipment remains diesel powered, representing vast potential for emission-reduction upfit technologies such as HydraGen.

Ports emit millions of tonnes of CO2 annually; seaports in Germany alone emit approximately 155 million kilograms of CO2 annually, 70 per cent of which is linked to diesel-powered port equipment.

With Rochefort deployment, DynaCERT is positioning itself as a strategic technology partner for sustainable port logistics, particularly in Europe, where European Union regulations for port emissions, such as FuelEU Maritime or Fit for 55, are being gradually tightened.

Strategic expansion into a new sector

Building on its success in France, DynaCERT is now expanding its business in the maritime and industrial sectors. In addition to its core markets transportation and logistics, mining, construction, and power generation, the port and marine infrastructure sector is becoming an additional growth driver.

"Our commitment to ports and maritime infrastructure demonstrates that HydraGen is not only suited for vehicles but also for a broad range of industrial applications," said Jim Payne, chief executive officer of DynaCERT. "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."

About DynaCERT Inc.

DynaCERT is a Canadian clean-technology company headquartered in Toronto that develops and manufactures technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from internal combustion engines. The company operates a production facility capable of manufacturing up to 36,000 HydraGen units per year.

In addition to its HydraGen hardware, DynaCERT offers HydraLytica, a cloud-based analytics platform for emissions monitoring and verification -- a foundation for monetizing CO2 reductions.

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