APM Terminals has launched five electric straddle carriers at its Barcelona terminal as part of a US$60 million electrification pilot. This initiative aims to assess the viability of zero-emission equipment, optimize operations, and explore the potential for scaling up similar technology across other terminals. The official commissioning ceremony, attended by representatives from APM Terminals, the port authority, and regional government, took place today.
The project includes four battery-powered Konecranes Noell straddle carriers, one from ZPMC, and four automated charging stations. The Spanish government has contributed €3.9 million through the Moves Singular Projects II Programme to help fund the initiative. The pilot is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 821 tons annually.
Sahar Rashidbeigi, Head of Decarbonisation at APM Terminals, emphasized that the project represents pioneering work in decarbonizing port operations. “While challenges remain, we have seen rapid progress,” she said.
This pilot is part of a broader electrification effort at five APM Terminals globally, including in Aqaba, Jordan, and the Suez Canal, with additional projects planned in Los Angeles, Rijeka, and Suape. Rashidbeigi noted that the initiative not only helps meet APM Terminals’ 2040 net-zero target but also drives industry-wide adoption of electric equipment.
The introduction of electric straddle carriers in Barcelona highlights APM Terminals’ commitment to sustainability and provides valuable insights for scaling electric equipment in port operations worldwide.
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