Carbon Emissions Success For DP World London Gateway
28th September 2017
DP World London Gateway Port, reduced its carbon emissions by 28% per TEU (twenty foot equivalent unit/container) in 2016. This substantial reduction in emissions per container handled was captured by The Planet Mark™, meaning that DP World London Gateway Port has achieved continued presence on the internationally recognised sustainability certification programme.
A significant increase in the number of containers being handled by the port –- ensuring savings through increased efficiencies and economies of scale – as well as the introduction of hybrid-electric shuttle carriers to the port’s operations, better recording and tracking of energy use, and reduced energy consumption in buildings, all contributed to a reduction in carbon footprint.
Last week, port technology supplier Kalmar revealed it would be trialling the world’s first ever fully-electric shuttle carrier at DP World London Gateway Port and solar panels have recently been fitted to the top of terminal tractors to assist with electric power to the tractor cabs when their engines are off.
Port management committed to reducing the terminal’s emissions by 2.5% per TEU when The Planet Mark™ certification was achieved in 2016, after its carbon emissions were calculated and independently verified as part of the process.