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DP World Southampton is first port in Britain to replace diesel with vegetable oil


Logistics UK member DP World Southampton has taken a major step forward in its journey to net zero.

Its container terminal at Southampton has become the first in Britain to eliminate fossil diesel from its operations entirely and transition to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).

REMOVES FOUR FIFTHS OF EMISSIONS

Diesel previously accounted for 90 per cent of the terminal’s emissions but HVO – a renewable biodiesel derived from sustainable sources – eliminates more than 80 per cent of net carbon dioxide emissions as well as significantly reducing nitrogen oxide, particulate matter and carbon monoxide.

John Trenchard, UK Supply Chain Director at DP World, said: “I am delighted that we have successfully made the leap to fuelling all of our fleet and installations at Southampton with HVO. This innovation shows our determination to continue playing our part in helping the UK meet its target of delivering the government’s Net Zero 2050 policy and improving local air quality.

“We estimate that using HVO will save around 14,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide on an annualised basis – the equivalent of taking over 8,000 family cars off UK roads each year. We have a clear responsibility to reduce the impact of our operations and offer customers solutions that support their own sustainability journeys, which is why we are working with our supply chain partners to accelerate the transition to green energy.

MODAL SHIFT REMOVES 300,000 TRUCKS FROM UK ROADS

“DP World Southampton moves more than one quarter of all containers by rail and we are encouraging other customers to embrace this modal shift. Taken together with DP World London Gateway, we take 300,000 trucks off UK roads each year and every additional daily train we can fill saves up to 6,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year.”

DP World first trialled HVO last year, using the fuel in its forklift trucks, reefer (refrigerated unit) generators and straddle carriers (pictured), which lift containers moved by the quay cranes and then service onward forms of transport via road and rail. Based on actual diesel usage calculations and replacing these with HVO technical data, a net carbon dioxide reduction of more than 80 per cent was calculated.

INTERIM FUEL TO HELP PAVE THE WAY FOR ZERO EMISSIONS

HVO is regarded as an interim solution. Electric and hydrogen power are examples of alternative energy sources that are being researched and trialled within DP World. Its new Berth 4 at London Gateway could be 100 per cent electric when it is completed in 2024.

Alexandra Herdman, Public Policy Manager, Logistics UK, said: “DP World Southampton’s pioneering use of HVO to replace diesel at its container terminal is an inspiring example of how transitional fuels can lead to impressive carbon savings. We applaud the determination and energy it has shown in improving local air quality and dramatically reducing its net carbon dioxide emissions.”

*www.logistics.org.uk/water

Published On: 09/06/2022 16:00:53

 

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