ONE Utilizes Shore Power for Sustainable Operations in Chinese Port

Japanese containerline Ocean Network Express (ONE) has recently made a significant move towards sustainability by utilizing shore power during lift-on and lift-off operations of an alternative marine power (AMP) container in a Chinese port.

This pioneering initiative took place ahead of a symposium aimed at sharing best practices and exploring innovative approaches to shore power utilization in the maritime industry.

Prior to the symposium, ONE conducted a trial and commissioning of its AMP container at Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group’s terminal, showcasing a practical method to reduce emissions while vessels are in port.

When vessels equipped with AMP facilities that lack a fixed type cable reel or an onboard AMP container arrive at a port, a containerized AMP unit stored at the terminal is lifted onto the vessel to enable shore power connection. Upon the vessel’s departure, the AMP container is lifted off, ensuring sustainable operations.

ONE’s global chief officer, Hiroki Tsujii, emphasized the importance of collaboration among various stakeholders for the success of such initiatives, stating, “The use of an AMP unit is a familiar and effective approach within this industry… We believe this will contribute to carbon footprint reduction in a practical and expedited way, and hope it is a good symbol of collaboration among relevant parties.”

At the symposium, attendees had the opportunity to witness a live demonstration of the AMP container and shore power usage on a vessel equipped with this technology. The successful connection to shore power marked the country’s first ship-shore collaborative mobile AMP container power connection mode after its commissioning, highlighting the progress towards sustainable maritime practices.