APM Terminals to invest $60 million in port-equipment electrification pilots, in collaboration with leading suppliers.
In particular, over the next decade, APM Terminals estimates it will need to buy or retrofit over 2,650 pieces of electric heavy port equipment. Its US$60 million electrification pilot programme is already underway in Aqaba Container Terminal, APM Terminals Barcelona, APM Terminals Mobile, Pier 400 Los Angeles and Suez Canal Container Terminal.
Collaboration with suppliers
To support these pilots, APM Terminals recently signed agreements with Konecranes and SANY for a long-term collaboration on the further development of electric port equipment. The company has ordered ten electric terminal tractors, two electric reach stackers and two electric empty container handlers from SANY.
APM Terminals also became the first company globally to place an order for four battery-powered Konecranes Noell straddle carriers, to be delivered in Q3 2024. Both orders also include charging infrastructure.
Completion of the pilots is expected early 2025.
We are making this investment as a solid benefit for our customers in the long term. It can be seen as ‘seed money’ to stimulate growth in carbon-neutral tools for the benefit of the entire sector and the earth itself.
… said Jelle Burger, Program Lead Electrification Pilots at APM Terminals
Government support
The five terminals were chosen for their decarb-ready maturity levels, supportive local authorities, government and legislation. In these locations, next-level electrified equipment will be tested, and staff will be offered training in future-ready safety and maintenance protocols.
