It has a commitment to install new modern technology to ease cargo handling operations and invest more in renewable energy options to improve the port\u2019s green credentials. <\/p>\n
The expansion, DP World says, will increase yard capacity by 6.48 hectares, doubling throughput from 255000 to 530000 teu, while the total quay length will be extended to 650 metres and the berth deepened to 16 metres. <\/p>\n
This expansion is part of a long-term strategy to enhance Mozambique\u2019s position as a preferred trade and logistics hub for Southern Africa as well as open a gateway for larger container ships. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe upgraded terminal, integrated with the dry port facility in Komatipoort, South Africa, will assist carriers to have their larger vessels (14,000+ teu) call at Maputo with faster turnaround time and efficient, cost-effective landside capabilities to connect to the hinterland markets of South Africa, Zimbabwe and Eswatini,\u201d says Capt. Sumeet Bhardwaj, CEO DP World Maputo to GreenPort<\/em>.<\/p>\n \u201cThis will positively impact supply chains through more competitive freight rates and accelerated delivery times for customers,\u201d he says. <\/p>\n Strategic expansion<\/strong><\/p>\n Key components of the expansion project include enhancing the use of renewable energy to cut down on carbon emissions at the Port of Maputo and installation of new technology to ease day-to-day operations and movement of vessels and containers at the terminal. <\/p>\n Mr Bhardwaj says DP Maputo will, through the expansion, maximise the use of grid electricity and since Mozambique\u2019s national grid is predominantly powered by hydropower, the terminal operates gets access \u201cto a relatively clean and renewable energy source with the key priority for us being the reduction of dependency on diesel-powered equipment by transitioning to electric alternatives.\u201d <\/p>\n \u201cThis approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions,\u201d he says. <\/p>\n DP World Maputo aims to complement the use and reliability of electricity from the national grid electricity through installation of solar systems in select operational areas but which will be integrated across the terminal to hence reduce energy consumption and operational costs. <\/p>\n Port electrification<\/strong><\/p>\n Mr Bhardwaj says DP World is also upgrading and optimising its equipment based on the outcome of efficiency audits that have largely pointed to the need for more energy efficient alternatives. <\/p>\n For instance, DP World is transitioning to the acquisition and use of electric equipment, improving the equipment\u2019s scheduling to reduce idle time, and minimising unnecessary shuffles in the terminal yard according to Mr Bhardwaj. <\/p>\n \u201cNotably, the new ship-to-shore cranes being delivered now, as part of the terminal expansion project, are fully electric, marking a major step toward cleaner operations,\u201d he adds. <\/p>\n DP World Maputo has been scaling up its acquisition of electric forklifts to support the company\u2019s warehousing operations as \u201cpart of our initiative aimed at reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption as per our company\u2019s global sustainability strategy.\u201d <\/p>\n The operator expects the electric forklifts to boost the modernisation of its operations, \u201cproviding superior service to our clients while reducing fuel consumption.\u201d <\/p>\n \u201cThe acquisition of electric forklifts is linked to the solar panel project, which is the renewable and zero-carbon source of energy selected to power these forklifts, avoiding an increase in electricity utilisation,\u201d he adds. <\/p>\n Plans are underway to acquire an additional three electrically operated ship-to-shore gantry cranes to enhance DP World\u2019s capability and efficiency to handle cargo in the terminal. <\/p>\n Terminal efficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n Mr Bhardwaj says DP World is also strengthening coordination with shipping lines to improve stowage planning onboard vessels, hence help reduce the need for excessive container moves. <\/p>\n Meanwhile, DP World has recently upgraded its terminal operating system (TOS) to the 7.1 version, a development done alongside the implementation of the community cargo system (CCS) \u201cproviding the port community with online access to truck appointments to the terminal and payments.\u201d <\/p>\n \u201cAdditionally, there is an ongoing implementation of Position Detection System (PDS), which will enhance the traceability of containers in the yard and cut down on extra moves and bring in efficiency,\u201d <\/p>\n Meanwhile, DP World will in the short term be implementing what it terms a \u201crobust\u201d vehicle booking system (VBS). <\/p>\n \u201cThe implementation of the projected robust vehicle booking system is planned along with the terminal expansion project and this will enable the container terminal to plan the gate demand ahead of time to provide better service, match capacity with the demand, make the port safer with a continued focus on zero harm to customers, workers and the environment,\u201d says Mr Bhardwaj.<\/p>\n He adds that the VBS will also enable the terminal to reduce the truck turn-around-time, \u201cunderstand our customers\u2019 business and needs more accurately and enable drivers to eliminate uncertainty due to unpredictable arrival and plan more efficiently truck fleet and equipment for delivery\/reception \u2013 saving time and reducing unnecessary carbon emissions.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Multinational logistics company, DP World, has commenced a US$165 million expansion project of its container terminal at the Port of Maputo in 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