Seaport Electrification


Major Benefits:
Drastic cuts (up to 90%) in NOx, PM, SOx, and GHG emissions from ship and truck idling. Major public health benefit for port-adjacent communities in terms of air quality.

Electrification of seaports is a key enabler of decarbonized trade and logistics. Modern ports are transitioning from diesel-based operations to clean, electric-powered infrastructure, equipment, and vehicles—improving air quality, lowering noise pollution, and reducing GHG emissions in densely populated coastal areas.

A. Electrification Layers

Grid Infrastructure
High-voltage substation and onshore grid interconnect, often with microgrid/BESS integration.

Shore Power / Cold Ironing (40–60% of current port emissions)
Onshore Power Supply (OPS) allows docked vessels to shut off engines and plug into the grid.

Electric Cargo Handling (10-15% of port emissions)
Replacement of diesel-powered container cranes, yard tractors, and reach stackers with electric alternatives.

Onsite Microgrids
Incorporation of solar, wind, and/or CHP with BESS for energy autonomy and resilience.

Electric Drayage Fleets (15-30% of port emissions)
Short-haul trucking and yard tractors for container transfer run on BEV or FCEV platforms.

Autonomous EVs
Self-driving electric terminal tractors and cargo movers to reduce labor and increase safety.

Building Electrification (5-10% of port emissions)
Warehouses, logistics hubs, control towers using electric HVAC, lighting, and EV charging systems.


B. Electrified Port Vehicles and Equipment

Ship-to-Shore Cranes
Kalmar Zero Emission STS Cranes, ZPMC Electric STS, Konecranes Gottwald E-RTGs.

Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGs)
Konecranes e-RTG, Kalmar Hybrid RTG, SANY Electric RTG Hybrid/electric mix.

Yard Tractors
Orange EV, Terberg YT203-EV, TICO EV Series.

Reach Stackers
Kalmar Electric Reachstacker, Hyster-Electric Container Handlers.

Drayage Trucks (Short-haul)
Volvo VNR Electric, Freightliner eCascadia, Kenworth T680E, BYD 8TT.

Automated Guided Vehicles
VDL Automated Terminal Tractors, Gaussin EV AGVs, Konecranes Noell EV AGVs.


C. Power Demands & Energy Management

Shore Power (OPS): 1–20 MW per berth
Requires high-voltage transmission and transformer substations.

Cranes & Yard Equipment: 200 kW–1 MW per unit
Requires load balancing, regen braking, and smart dispatch optimization.

EV Charging Infrastructure: 50 kW (DCFC) to 1+ MW (MD/HD EVs)
High-capacity chargers for Class 8 drayage and autonomous yard tractors.

Microgrid & BESS: 10–100+ MWh capacity per port
Islanding capability, peak shaving, renewable smoothing, backup power.





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