Rotterdam terminals transition to shore power – Netherlands

10.09.2024

Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam (ECT) has announced its plan to transition its container terminals to shore power, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 35,000 tonnes annually. The transition is part of a deal with Rotterdam Shore Power (RSP), a joint venture between Eneco and the Port of Rotterdam.

The first vessels are expected to be connected to shore power by 2028, with full operational capability for both terminals by 2030. This would allow around 5,000 sea-going vessels to use shore electricity annually, contributing significantly to the port's decarbonization efforts.

The shore power infrastructure, one of Europe's largest such projects, will span around 5 kilometres of quay. RSP will oversee the construction and management of the facilities, while ECT and the Port of Rotterdam will manage the integration at the terminal and quay.

This initiative aligns with the Port of Rotterdam's goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2050, in line with the European Green Deal's objectives. The project is also part of ECT's broader plan to achieve emission-free operations by 2035.

Source: Port Technology International