The milestone saw the 200-metre pure car and truck carrier Lake Shirasagi connect to shore power at the German port, with Cavotec supplying and commissioning a PowerReceive system to make the vessel shore power ready.<\/p>\n
Cavotec said that the project marks the first shore power connection of a PCTC vessel in Europe, highlighting the growing momentum behind electrification solutions for RoRo and automotive shipping.<\/p>\n
Shore power portfolio<\/strong><\/p>\n Cavotec\u2019s PowerReceive shore power system enables a safe and reliable interface between ship and shore infrastructure, facilitating seamless power transfer during port stays.<\/p>\n By replacing auxiliary engine use with grid-based electricity, the solution directly addresses port emissions, including reductions in CO\u2082, nitrogen oxides and particulate matter.<\/p>\n The development is positioned as a landmark step for European port electrification, particularly within the roll-on\/roll-off and automotive logistics segments, where large vessels frequently spend extended time alongside.<\/p>\n Shore power adoption in these operations is seen as critical to meeting tightening environmental standards and decarbonisation targets across ports and terminals.<\/p>\n Cavotec\u2019s PowerReceive provides reliable shore power connectivity for vessels using shore-based cable management systems, including RORO, ROPAX, ferries, PCCs, tankers, LNG carriers and bulk Carriers.<\/p>\n