Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group (NZPG) recently held a symposium to share the best practices and approaches to utilisation of shore power.
Held on 6 December in Ningbo, China, the event highlighted ONE’s nearly decade-long experience in utilizing Alternative Marine Power (AMP) containers on the United States’ West Coast.
Prior to the symposium day, the Japanese shipping line said a milestone was achieved on 4 December with the successful trial and commissioning of ONE’s AMP container at NZPG’s terminal.
This reportedly marked the first time a vessel at a Chinese port utilised shore power through lift-on/lift-off operations of an AMP container, a proven approach to boosting cold ironing and reducing emissions while in port.
The symposium kicked off with an opening speech from ONE global chief officer, Hiroki Tsujii, who stated that one approach to reduce carbon footprint is through shore power usage.
“Today we will introduce the utilization of a containerized AMP unit to support further reduction. The use of an AMP unit is a familiar and effective approach within this industry,” Mr Tsujii said.
“To be successful, close cooperation among various concerned parties is necessary. We believe this will contribute to carbon footprint reduction in a practical and expedited way, and we hope it is a good symbol of collaboration among relevant parties.”
The symposium featured a range of activities, including technical presentations, in which experts from ONE and NZPG shared insights into the benefits of shore power, operational procedures, and technical specifications of the AMP container and its application.
Attendees also witnessed a live demonstration of an AMP container onboard a vessel, when the vessel successfully connected to shore power.
ONE said that by collaborating with likeminded partners like NZPG, the company aims to support the adoption of sustainable port operations and contribute to a greener future.
The Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan is one of the busiest ports in the world, and port operator NZPG operates more than 200 large deepwater berths in 19 port areas.
