18 July 2024
On the 18th of July, the first Onshore Power Supply (OPS) system has been launched at the Hutchison BEST container terminal in the Port of Barcelona. The OPS system is the first of its kind to be deployed at a container terminal in a Mediterranean port and will enable ships to be supplied with 100 per cent renewable energy, thus allowing ships to turn off their engines while at berth and reduce emissions.
According to the Port of Barcelona, this is a pilot project which, once fully operational, should help customers of the port to become more sustainable and reduce emissions.
Source: Port Technology