DP World picks up momentum on electrification projects at Port of Santos, Brazil

DP World picks up momentum on electrification projects at Port of Santos, Brazil

UAE-based DP World is speeding up its adoption of renewable energy at the Port of Santos, Brazil’s leading multipurpose private terminal, with the end goal being carbon neutrality by 2040. The initial phase focuses on replacing diesel fuel with electric power for the Santos terminal’s rubber tyred gantry (RTGs) container handling cranes. A total of 22 diesel-fuelled units will be electrified, by the end of next year, with an investment over $16.2m. The first RTG machine in the fleet already operates sustainably on 100 per cent electric power and by the end of 2023, another four machines will be converted. The electrification process works through a system of overhead cables similar to electric buses. Applying this innovative technology to RTGs will not only reduce the terminal’s diesel consumption by up to 60 per cent. “The conversion of the RTGs is a critical step in our decarbonisation efforts and aligns with our overall focus on sustainability. In addition to improved environmental care and climate performance, this change is also expected to bring additional operational benefits, as the technology offers low maintenance costs, increased productivity of the RTGs, and improved equipment reliability,” explained Fábio Siccherino, CEO of DP World Santos. DP World’s