Asyaport, Türkiye’s largest container terminal, became the first port in Türkiye to offer shore power to container vessels decarbonizing supply chains with its latest installation of Onshore Power Supply (OPS).
The new system will provide electricity to berthed vessels, reducing their carbon emissions and environmental impact. This system has the capacity to simultaneously supply high-voltage power to 2 mainline vessels and 3 feeder vessels.
The newly installed onshore power capability is an addition to the terminal’s existing portfolio of features that reduce terminal emissions.
Asyaport already runs exclusively on electrified crane operations to efficiently and sustainably position containers across the terminal. The onshore power project has been in progress for over three years.
Moreover, the construction and design were primarily completed using domestic and national equipment with a total project budget of $10 million.
As a result of the long-term feasibility and infrastructure studies conducted by the Turkish teams, the terminal’s onshore power supply has been successfully implemented.
The installation of onshore power at Asyaport will allow us to support our carrier clients in reducing emissions during cargo operations, and further develop Tekirdağ as a key hub for sustainable global trade.
…said Besim Dönmez, Asyaport Technical Services and Planning Manager.
The MSC OSCAR became the first vessel to use the new system. It is one of the largest container vessels in the world with a capacity around 20,000 TEU and standing 396 meters in length. During the 48-hour operation, the ship’s energy needs at berth were successfully met with onshore electricity from the OPS system.
