Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam to Equip Terminals with Shore Power Facilities by 2030

Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam has announced plans to equip its container terminals with shore power facilities over the coming years, in partnership with Rotterdam Shore Power, a collaboration between Eneco and the Port of Rotterdam. The first vessels are expected to connect to the new shore power facilities by 2028, with full operational capacity at both terminals by 2030, allowing around 5,000 sea-going vessels to connect to shore power annually. This initiative is projected to reduce the port’s CO2 emissions by approximately 35,000 tonnes each year.

RSP will be responsible for constructing and operating the shore power facilities, while ECT and the Port of Rotterdam Authority will oversee the civil integration of the facilities at the quay and terminal site. This project is part of one of the largest shore power initiatives in Europe, covering around five kilometres of quay.

Tiemo Arkesteijn (RSP), Leo Ruijs (CEO of ECT) and Ina Barge (RSP) Photo: Marc Nolte.

The Port of Rotterdam aims to be climate neutral by 2050 while maintaining its vitality and competitiveness. This project also aligns with European guidelines set out in the European Green Deal.

Leo Ruijs, CEO of ECT, expressed the company’s commitment to sustainability, stating, “The projects are in line with our goal of being emission-free by 2035. When calling at our terminals, our clients can use shore power facilities, which fit well within the philosophy of our logistics concept.”

Rotterdam Shore Power, represented by Tiemo Arkesteijn and Ina Barge, is proud to offer shore power as a service on the Maasvlakte. They stated, “We are removing the investment thresholds and taking the burden off our clients and partners while accelerating the greening of the port and maritime sector at the same time.”

Robert Simons, port councillor of the Municipality of Rotterdam, hailed the agreement as a major milestone, saying, “This is a significant step towards our aim to provide all vessels at Rotterdam’s quays with shore power! We offer our compliments to ECT Rotterdam, Rotterdam Shore Power, and the Port of Rotterdam Authority on this achievement. This development not only contributes to cleaner air and lower noise pollution but also accelerates sustainability at our port and within the maritime sector.”

The installation of shore power facilities at ECT Rotterdam is a pivotal move in making the port more sustainable, supporting Rotterdam’s broader ambition to meet climate targets and enhance environmental standards for the maritime industry.

For more information visit www.portofrotterdam.com