APM Terminals Barcelona receives electric port equipment

As well as being a first for APM Terminals in Barcelona a total of five electric straddle carriers are a first of their kind for a port in the Mediterranean.

“The modernisation we do here goes hand in hand with our global industry leading target of net zero by 2040, and Barcelona is a prime example as one of the pilots showing the way with electric equipment. We see a huge potential in further developing our terminals in connection with the overall logistics infrastructure,” said Julián Fernandez, CEO of Spanish Gateways for APM Terminals.

“The Port of Barcelona is on track to reduce its CO2-emissions by half by 2030 and to be carbon neutral by 2050. To achieve this, we are making progress in the port's energy transition with projects such as the Nexigen plan for the electrification of quays; the production of renewable energies; and the promotion of transition fuels and future zero-emission fuels,” added José Alberto Carbonell, President of Port de Barcelona.

The pilot and testing of equipment taking place in Barcelona happens in cooperation with Konecranes and ZPMC.

"The feedback we get is that electric equipment provides a quieter and smoother ride, and more precise handling. Instant torque makes lifting more effortless, while reduced vibrations and simpler maintenance make for a more comfortable and efficient workday,” said Sahar Rashidbeigi, Head of Decarbonisation, APM Terminals.

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Pier 400 in Los Angeles is next in line in the pilot programme and our new-build terminals in Rijeka and Suape – starting operations in 2025 and 2026 - are both fully equipped with electric terminal equipment.

In 2023, APM Terminals became one of the founding members of the Zero Emission Port Alliance (ZEPA) as a collective call for action to accelerate port decarbonisation by making battery-electric CHE affordable and accessible within this decade.