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Green Technologies and Eco-efficient Alternatives for Cranes and Operations (GREENCRANES Project)

Port Authority of Valencia, Spain; Port of Koper, Slovenia; and Port of Livorno, Italy
Governance: Semi-Private
The GREENCRANES project aimed to enhance energy efficiency in port container terminals through innovative eco-efficient technologies and practices. The project sought to establish a sustainable model that other ports can replicate.
Challenge / Goal

The European Commission emphasizes the transition to low-impact energy sources to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The maritime transport sector, a significant driver of international trade, needs to improve energy efficiency to meet the 20/20/20 objectives. The goal is to significantly lower energy consumption and emissions while maintaining or improving terminal productivity.

Solution
  • Energy Consumption Diagnosis: Conducted at Noatum Container Terminal Valencia, Livorno Darsena Toscana, and Koper Container Terminal to identify key energy consumption areas. This comprehensive analysis helped prioritize areas for intervention.
  • Feasibility Studies: Evaluated eco-efficient alternatives like LNG-powered terminal tractors, dual fuel technology for reach stackers, RTG crane electrification, and generator power adjustments. These studies provided a roadmap for practical implementation.
  • Pilot Projects: Implemented pilots including LNG terminal tractors at NCTV, dual fuel reach stackers at Livorno, and an energy consumption monitoring system at Koper to demonstrate practical applications and benefits. Each pilot was closely monitored to ensure it met performance and sustainability targets.

Technologies used and piloted: 

  1. LNG-Powered Terminal Tractors: Development and testing of the first European prototype of a 100% liquefied natural gas (LNG) propelled terminal tractor at the Noatum Container Terminal Valencia (NCTV).
  2. Dual Fuel Technology for Reach Stackers: Implementation of dual fuel technology (diesel and LNG) in a reach stacker vehicle at the Darsena Toscana Terminal in the Port of Livorno.
  3. Electrification of Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) Cranes: Feasibility study and partial implementation of electrifying RTG cranes to significantly reduce CO2 emissions and energy costs.
  4. Generator Power Adjustment for RTG Cranes: Optimization of RTG crane performance by adjusting generator power to match actual operational requirements, reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
  5. Real-Time Energy Consumption Monitoring System: Installation of an energy monitoring system at the Port of Koper Container Terminal to prepare for future certification with the ISO 50001 standard and improve energy management.

These technologies were selected based on their potential to provide significant environmental benefits and improve operational efficiency in port container terminals.

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Implementers

Autorità Portuale Livorno; RINA SpA; Global Service Srl; Scuola Superiore Sant ’Anna - Perceptual Robotics Laboratory

Service providers

The Port Authority of Valencia; Noatum; Konecranes; ABB; Port of Koper and the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

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