In this direction,
Maersk’s operating arm APM Terminals has signed an agreement with Rotterdam
Shore Power, a partnership between the Port of Rotterdam Authority and Eneco. Connecting the vessels to the power grid at
APM Terminals MVII will reduce CO2 emissions by almost 7,000 tonnes each year.
It will also reduce nitrogen and particulate emissions with vessels using a total
of about 13,000 MWh at the terminal annually.
The construction of
shore power facilities fits within APM Terminal MVII’s objectives of becoming
the most sustainable and efficient gateway to Europe. “Offering shore power to
our clients is the next logistical step in our global ambition to minimise
emissions in the maritime sector,” states Harold Kunst, CEO of APM Terminals
MVII. “This collaboration with Rotterdam Shore Power is a significant step in
our joint ambition to make the port of Rotterdam a global pioneer in the field
of sustainability.”
“With this collaboration, we are adding a third
deep-sea terminal to our shore power portfolio,” noted directors at Rotterdam
Shore Power, Ina Barge and Tiemo Arkesteijn. “This is a significant step in making the port of
Rotterdam sustainable and reducing emissions.”
APM Terminals MVII is already a CO2 emission-free
terminal, with buildings and areas that are energy efficient and
environmentally friendly. Most of the equipment contributes to the terminal’s sustainable
character, including fully electric Lift Automated Guided Vehicles (L-AGVs),
which transport containers, run on green energy generated by wind power and
ensure minimum noise pollution.