APM Terminals and DP World drive terminal decarbonization. Their initiative focuses on electrifying container handling equipment (CHE), aiming to hit battery-electric tipping point in 2-8 years.
Electrifying Ports
The industry-backed White Paper unveils research and roadmap for container handling equipment (CHE) electrification.
Supported by Eurogate, Port of Kalundborg, and Smart Freight Centre, the paper highlights CHE’s role in global port operations, transporting 815 million TEUs worth USD 8.1 trillion in 2020.
With 100,000-120,000 units contributing 10-15 million tonnes of CO2 annually, overcoming challenges in adopting battery-electric CHE is crucial. The White Paper outlines actionable steps for stakeholders to drive the shift towards eco-friendly options within 2-8 years.
Decarbonization Urgency
“Let me be clear: we need to accelerate our work in decarbonization, and we need to do it now. I am happy to say the research we conducted through Systemiq and ZEnMo strongly backs that a tipping point for the electrification for [CHE] is within reach in this decade. We are now calling for action for the entire port ecosystem to accelerate towards this milestone. It is important for us to stand together, take concrete action with several industry partners for this to happen”, says Keith Svendsen, CEO of APM Terminals.
Words Of Tiemen Meester
“Battery-electric equipment in ports is a realistic, achievable and affordable way to dramatically reduce carbon emissions. Throughout my career I’ve seen many industry players talk about various methods for achieving net-zero, but I’ve never been so convinced by one tactic’s ability to accelerate decarbonization. It is my sincere hope that the findings in the White Paper can be used by the entire industry to galvanize real change with electric CHEs”, says Tiemen Meester, COO of Ports & Terminals, DP World.
Terminal Transformation
“Essentially, what we want is to provide a healthier, cleaner, and more efficient workplace for the thousands working at the terminals and living in the communities around them. And while electrification of of the container handling equipment is one piece of the puzzle, we believe it is one piece that can be addressed relatively easier and faster than others if we work together and avoid unnecessary complexity”, says Sahar Rashidbeigi, Global Head of Decarbonization at APM Terminals.
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Source: DP World
