APM Terminals Maasvlakte II to Introduce Shore Power by 2028

According to Port of Rotterdam, APM Terminals Maasvlakte II (APMT MVII) has committed to equipping its terminal with shore power by 2028, marking a major step towards sustainability for the Port of Rotterdam. Through a partnership with the Port of Rotterdam Authority and Eneco under the Rotterdam Shore Power initiative, sea-going vessels at APMT MVII will be supplied with clean energy while docked, reducing CO2 emissions by nearly 7,000 tonnes annually and curbing nitrogen and particulate emissions. The terminal’s vessels are expected to consume around 13,000 MWh of shore power each year.

Collaboration for Sustainable Infrastructure

The partnership between Rotterdam Shore Power and APMT MVII represents years of preparation, with both entities now focused on defining the development and implementation of shore power facilities at the terminal. This initiative will be ahead of the 2030 European regulations requiring shore power for container ships, with the first vessels expected to use the facilities as early as 2028.

Global Ambition to Minimize Emissions

APMT MVII’s CEO, Harold Kunst, highlights that offering shore power aligns with the terminal’s broader goal of minimizing emissions in the maritime sector. This collaboration strengthens their position as a sustainable and efficient gateway to Europe, while reinforcing the Port of Rotterdam’s ambition to lead globally in sustainability efforts.

Reducing Shipping Emissions

Shore power is seen as a highly effective method for reducing shipping emissions and minimizing noise pollution from docked ships, according to Brigit Gijsbers, Deputy Director-General for Aviation and Maritime Affairs at the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. This initiative reflects the Port of Rotterdam’s commitment to advancing sustainable port operations.

Sustainability at APMT MVII

APMT MVII is already a CO2 emission-free terminal, featuring energy-efficient and environmentally friendly infrastructure. Most of its equipment, such as fully electric Lift Automated Guided Vehicles (L-AGVs), which run on wind-generated green energy, contributes to its sustainable operations and reduced noise pollution.