DP World operates five container terminals in India: two at Nhava Sheva and one each at Mundra, Kochi and Chennai
Global logistics operator DP World, headquartered in Dubai, announced its commitment to meeting 60 percent of power requirements at all its terminals in India from green sources by 2026. Aligned with the government's Maritime Vision 2030, DP World aims to transition all fossil fuel-powered equipment and vehicles at its Indian terminals to electric power.
DP World currently operates five container terminals in India, including two at Nhava Sheva and one each at Mundra, Kochi, and Chennai. The Maritime Vision 2030, a government initiative, outlines various policy measures and development projects, including a commitment to achieving 60 percent green power sourcing for the maritime sector by 2030.
The company has already initiated open access sourcing of green power at two terminals in Nhava Sheva (NSIGT and NSICT), which is expected to replace about 75 percent of conventional electricity needs with green power. This initiative will result in a significant 50 percent reduction in carbon emissions at these facilities. DP World plans to extend this open-access green power sourcing model to all its other portfolio assets across India.
Rizwan Soomar, CEO and Managing Director for the Middle East, North Africa, and India Subcontinent at DP World, expressed the company's commitment to transforming terminal operations to make trade greener and more efficient. DP World is actively converting its fleet of diesel-powered rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) to electric power and installing solar power facilities across its terminals in India.
The company has recently commissioned six new electric RTGs at Mundra International Container Terminal (MICT) and four at the International Container Transhipment Terminal (ICTT) in Cochin. The move towards 100 percent electrification of the existing RTG fleet aims to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of cargo transiting through the terminals, providing customers with a competitive edge in sustainability within their supply chains.
DP World's commitment extends to exploring green power purchase agreements (PPAs), additional rooftop solar installations, and low-carbon technology solutions across its entire portfolio in India. This initiative underscores the company's dedication to environmental sustainability and aligns with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the logistics and maritime sectors.