Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam’s (ECT) container terminals will be equipped with shore power facilities in the coming years. ECT has agreed on this with Rotterdam Shore Power, a partnership between Eneco and the Port of Rotterdam Authority.
The first ships are expected to be connected to the shore power facilities in 2028. When the facilities at both terminals are fully operational in 2030, about 5000 seagoing vessels can be connected to shore-based power annually. This will reduce CO2 emissions in the port by some 35,000 tonnes per year.
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One of the largest quayside electricity projects in Europe
Rotterdam Shore Power (RSP) will construct and operate the quayside electricity facilities, while ECT and the Port of Rotterdam Authority will take care of the civil integration of the facilities on quayside and terminal grounds. The projects are among the largest quayside electricity projects in Europe and together comprise some 5 kilometres of quayside.
The Port of Rotterdam’s ambition is to become climate-neutral by 2050 while remaining vital and competitive. In doing so, the port of Rotterdam also complies with European directives, which are part of the European Green Deal.
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Shore power as a service
‘The projects are in line with our aim to be emission-free from 2035,’ says Leo Ruijs, CEO of ECT. ‘Our customers can have shore power facilities at their disposal when visiting our terminals, which fits well within the philosophy of our logistics concept.’
Rotterdam Shore Power is proud to offer shore power as a service at the Maasvlakte, add Tiemo Arkesteijn and Ina Barge, who lead RSP. ‘With this, we remove investment barriers and unburden our customers and partners, while simultaneously accelerating the greening of the port and maritime sector.’
Picture: Terminals at ECT will switch completely to shore power by 2030 (photo by Martens Multimedia).
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