Rotterdam 5 January 2025 – Rotterdam Shore Power (RSP) has selected ABB for the construction and maintenance of shore power solutions at three deep sea container terminals in the Rotterdam port. ABB won a tender procedure by RSP, a joint venture between Port of Rotterdam Authority and Eneco, because of its clear track record and the high quality of its solution.
RSP announced deals last year to install shore power at the container terminals APM Terminals Maasvlakte II, Hutchison Ports ECT Delta and Hutchison Ports ECT Euromax. At these three terminals a total of 8 kilometers of quay will get shore power, with 35 different connection points available for seagoing container ships while loading and unloading. Each of the three terminals will get a dedicated shore power installation, organized in separate projects with their own contracts for construction and operations.
The contracts awarded to ABB consist of detailed engineering and construction of the installations, as well as multi-year maintenance contracts per terminal. Construction at the three terminals is, pending final investment decisions and granting of permits, expected to start in the second half of next year and ABB will work simultaneously on all three container terminals with the goal of them being able to accommodate vessels with shore power from the second half of 2028.
The projects to deliver green electricity to ships mooring at the three deep sea container terminals together comprise the largest shore power installations in the world at the moment, with a total power of more than 100 MVA. ABB will install tens of kilometers of high, medium and low voltage cables, and fiberglass cables, as well as converter stations so that both ECT and APMT will be able to have shore power available to ships at their terminals.
“We are excited to work together with ABB on these breakthrough projects for RSP”, said Ina Barge and Tiemo Arkesteijn, co-CEOs of Rotterdam Shore Power. “With their expertise and proven track record, we can help make shore power available to all vessels calling at the APMT and ECT terminals in the Rotterdam port, preventing large amounts of CO2-emissions. Rotterdam is a frontrunner with electrification on this scale.”
“This large-scale, multi-installation project for Rotterdam Shore Power demonstrates ABB’s expertise in delivering shore power from concept to connection,” said Rune Braastad, President, ABB’s Marine & Ports division. “Our efficient, proven end-to-end solutions cover everything from design and commissioning to maintenance and support, while minimizing disruption to operations during the installation phase. We are proud to contribute to the Port of Rotterdam’s decarbonization journey in what represents a significant step towards realizing the EU’s ambition for emission-free ports.”
The Dutch government has granted subsidies to the projects under the Tijdelijke Subsidieregeling Walstroom Zeeschepen Klimaat (Temporary Climate Subsidy Scheme for Shore Power for Seagoing Vessels) of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.
The projects ‘SPAR’ (APMT) and ‘EPORTS’ (ECT Delta and ECT Euromax) have been selected by the European Commission as part of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF) within the framework of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), the EU’s funding programme supporting European transport infrastructure.
ABOUT Rotterdam Shore Power
Rotterdam Shorepower B.V. (RSP), a joint venture between Eneco and Port of Rotterdam Authority, makes port terminals and the shipping industry more sustainable through shore power. Rotterdam Shore Power offers a complete shore power solution, from the initial feasibility studies through, financing, construction and buying green power at the right moment for the best possible price. Together with shipping companies and other companies in the port we’re working on innovative projects to scale up shore power. Shore power contributes to cleaner air, it lessens noise pollution, and it accelerates the process of making the port more sustainable. www.rotterdamshorepower.com
ABOUT ABB
ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’. The company has over 140 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB). www.abb.com
