APM Terminals Maasvlakte II (APMT MVII) will equip its terminal with shore power from 2028. For this purpose, the company has signed an agreement with Rotterdam Shore Power comprising a partnership between the Port of Rotterdam Authority and Eneco. This means that from 2028, sea-going vessels will be supplied with clean energy while staying in the port.
Port of Rotterdam has said that connecting the vessels to the power grid at APMT MVII, will reduce CO2 emissions by almost 7000 tonnes each year. It will also reduce nitrogen and particulate emissions. Vessels will use a total of about 13 000 MWh at the terminal annually.
“Offering shore power to our clients is the next logistical step in our global ambition to minimise emissions in the maritime sector,” said Harold Kunst, CEO of APMT 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.”
Rotterdam Shore Power Directors Ina Barge and Tiemo Arkesteijn said: “With this collaboration, we are adding a third deepsea terminal to our shore power portfolio. This is a significant step in making the port of Rotterdam sustainable and reducing emissions.”
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