PSA Antwerp Joins Zero Emission Port Alliance to Accelerate Decarbonization
PSA Antwerp (PSAA), a Belgium-based terminal operator and part of PSA International, recently became a member of the Zero Emission Port Alliance (ZEPA). This initiative brings together terminal operators, ports, and other stakeholders with the goal of speeding up the decarbonization process.
By joining ZEPA, PSA aligns itself with its broader climate objectives. The PSA Group aims to cut its carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
PSAA has taken various steps to meet these targets, with the decarbonization of its straddle carrier fleet, known as the Green Straddle Carrier Program, being a pivotal focus. As part of this program, PSAA is exploring the use of fully electric straddle carriers as one of the potential decarbonization technologies.
In a significant move in May 2023, PSA introduced a fully electric straddle carrier (e-straddle carrier) at its terminal in the Port of Antwerp as part of the Green Straddle Carrier Program.
“Straddle carriers are essential for our daily terminal operations but are also responsible for the vast majority of our direct emissions in Belgium,” said Francis De Ruytter, Regional Head Sustainability PSA Europe, Mediterranean, and the Americas. “That’s why we are investing heavily in our Green Straddle Carrier Program.”
Transitioning to zero-emission port equipment poses significant technical and financial challenges. “Equipment from different manufacturers often lacks full interoperability, and there are very few standardized charging infrastructure solutions available. On top of that, battery-electric port equipment requires significant investments,” noted Edward Tah, Managing Director PSA Belgium.
“Through this alliance, we aim to accelerate the transition by working closely with other front-runners to scale up zero-emission equipment. The unique collaboration across the entire value chain — from terminals to manufacturers and ports — is key to making this possible.”
In a related development, PSA Antwerp announced last year its plan to equip its Europa Terminal with a shore power installation by 2026. With a power capacity of 7.5 megawatts, up to 100 berthed container ships per year will be able to draw green shore power, resulting in an annual CO2 reduction of up to 10,309 tons starting in 2026.
PSA Antwerp, the second flagship within the PSA Group, operates three container terminals in the Port of Antwerp. Additionally, PSA handles breakbulk, steel, and project cargo at PSA Breakbulk, as well as RoRo and paper at the multipurpose terminal PSA Zeebrugge.
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