DP World has announced that its container terminal in Peru’s Port of Callao has become the first port in Latin America to offer a shore power system for visiting ships, enabling them to cut CO₂ and pollutant emissions significantly while at berth. The initiative is directly linked to IMO greenhouse gas and air pollution targets for shipping and supports regional operators in meeting international environmental compliance obligations.
Industry reports state that DP World’s terminal in the Port of Callao, Peru, has commissioned a shore power system that allows ships to connect to the landside electricity grid and shut down their auxiliary engines while alongside. According to company estimates, the new system is expected to avoid more than 6,300 tonnes of CO₂-equivalent emissions per year, averaging about 30 tonnes per vessel call. In addition to greenhouse gas reductions, the project is designed to cut emissions of nitrogen oxides, sulphur oxides and particulate matter by more than 90% during the period ships are connected to shore power, addressing both climate and local air quality concerns.
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