Sustainable Biz #8 - Magazine - Page 47
DP World deploys electric
transfer vehicles in Thailand
In its latest move towards achieving greener
logistics, DP World, a leading global supply
chain provider, has taken another significant
step in its decarbonisation strategy with
the deployment of five new electric
internal transfer vehicles (eITVs) within its
operations at Laem Chabang International
Terminal (LCIT).The first batch of eITVs
is expected to reduce carbon emissions
by approximately 60% when compared to
current ITVs powered by diesel.DP World
aims to complete the full conversion fleet
by 2030, which will decrease the terminal’s
overall carbon footprint by around 12%, in
comparison to baseline emissions of 2022.
On-site solar generation projects are already
underway at LCIT, including its Container
Freight Station (CFS) warehouse and other
key locations within the terminal.These
efforts form part of the Port Authority
of Thailand’s (PAT) Green Port Strategy,
“Deploying these eITVs
marks a critical milestone
in our decarbonisation
journey, demonstrating that
operational excellence and
environmental stewardship
can go hand in hand.”
supporting its goal of transforming Laem
Chabang Port into a green port by 2030.
Collectively, these strategic steps not
only minimise environmental impact
but also strengthen LCIT’s long-term
competitiveness and sustainability.Glen
Hilton, CEO & Managing Director,
Asia Pacific, DP World, said: “This is
an important step forward for both DP
World and LCIT. With the support of the
relevant authorities, we’ve been able to
bring these eITVs to life. Deploying these
eITVs marks a critical milestone in our
decarbonisation journey, demonstrating that
operational excellence and environmental
stewardship can go hand in hand.” Beyond
environmental benefits, the eITVs will
enhance operational efficiency by facilitating
container transport between vessels and
the yard, enabling faster vessel turnaround
times and improving overall terminal
efficiency. DP World has successfully
implemented similar electrification
initiatives across its global ports, including
Port of Brisbane on Fisherman Island in
Australia and Manila South Harbour in
the Philippines. These efforts underscore
DP World’s sustainability commitment and
its broader mission to decarbonise port
operations globally.
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