Abu Dhabi Ports’ Smart Container Initiative to cut emissions by 50%

Abu Dhabi Ports’ Smart Container Initiative to cut emissions by 50%

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Ports has launched the Smart Container Initiative that will house its digital solutions in a resilient, safe and optimised eco-friendly mobile environment as part of its ongoing digital transformation drive.Powered by clean energy, the solar-panelled steel and aluminium smart container uses environmentally friendly technologies such as in-row cooling, renewable energy and efficient space allocation that will reduce Power Usage Effectiveness, PUE, by more than 20 per cent and will slash carbon emissions by half.The prefabricated containerised data centre runs a wide range of mission-critical applications, including port and terminal operation systems, visitor passes, and other digital customer services.Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Abu Dhabi Ports Group CEO, said: "Abu Dhabi Ports' Smart Container Initiative reflects our commitment to devise and accelerate sustainable eco-friendly digital transformation solutions