Why Should Ports Electrify?
The primary advantage of port electrification is reducing emissions. As part of global efforts under the Paris Agreement, many ports are committing to their own net-zero targets, recognizing that a fossil-fuel-powered port industry will soon be unsustainable.
With tightening regulations and the approach of surpassing the critical 1.5°C global warming threshold, port operators must invest in greener technologies now to future-proof their operations.
Electrifying heavy-duty port equipment such as delivery trucks, straddle carriers, and terminal tractors will decarbonize entire supply chains, supporting businesses and nations in meeting emissions reduction goals.
This article was originally published on Kempower.com
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