BEST steps towards decarbonisation

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Six new hybrid shuttle carrier cranes have arrived at Hutchison Ports Group’s BEST terminal in the Port of Barcelona.

This new equipment represents a pivotal step for the terminal in its decarbonisation process with the existing shuttle units the only items of machinery at the facility still powered by fossil fuels. All other equipment at the BEST terminal is primarily powered by electricity that comes exclusively from certified renewable sources.

With the arrival of this new equipment, the BEST terminal is expecting CO² emissions to be reduced by up to 40 per cent due to the use of a highly efficient regenerative energy system, contributing to a substantial improvement in the terminal’s energy efficiency.

Guillermo Belcastro, CEO, BEST, states: “We are very proud to continue to take steps with this investment to reach our decarbonisation goals. Currently, each container passing through BEST saves 65 per cent in emissions compared to a conventional terminal. This feature together with the largest rail terminal in the region and the electrification of the quays in 2024, allows us to provide a unique proposition in the Mediterranean.”

The decarbonisation of the shuttle carrier equipment is part of a wider range of initiatives by the Hutchison Ports Group in Barcelona to minimise its carbon footprint, which includes the installation of solar panels, the electrification of the fleet of vehicles and the electrification of the quays.