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Two new fully electric cranes at Tees Dock deliver on “promises for a more sustainable future,” says Logistics UK
Two new electric harbour cranes, representing an £8.6 million investment, are the latest arrivals at Tees Dock as port operator and owner PD Ports continues to demonstrate its commitment to driving sustainability.
The Liebherr cranes, which tower at an impressive 83m with the boom fully raised, and improve handling capacities from 100 to 140 tonnes, are electric-hydraulic powered and offer a more environmentally conscious and efficient solution for loading and discharging a range of bulk commodities.
The state-of-the-art equipment also represents the latest in a string of investments made to support growing demand as global customers continue to recognise Teesport as a hub for bulk commodities following the unveiling of the £12 million Teesport Bulks Terminal in 2020.
“As a business, we are committed to driving positive change and building a more sustainable future,” said Frans Calje, CEO at PD Ports. “This investment signifies that whilst also ensuring we can uphold the highest operating standards and ensure PD Ports remains at the forefront of service excellence and delivery.”
“Delivering on promises for a more sustainable future takes hard work and a lot of collective effort,” added Ellis Shelton, Policy Advisor at Logistics UK. “So we must congratulate PD Ports on installing two new fully electric cranes at Tees Dock and taking another significant step in its bid for carbon neutrality.”
PD Ports is on track to be carbon neutral by 2027, supporting its ambitions to become the UK’s most sustainable port operator.
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Published On: 25/05/2023 16:00:00
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Changes to global biomethane reporting standards
Biomethane has been seen as an important stepping-stone for the logistics industry on the transition to net zero, as it’s enabled operators to report on emissions reductions of up to 85% compared to diesel.
The World Resources Institute (responsible for drafting greenhouse gas reporting standards) has recently proposed a change to the way in which combustion of biomethane is reported. These changes will prevent users of the green gas from reporting on the carbon benefits gained from purchasing biomethane certificates. Instead, consumers of biomethane will be required to report on the carbon associated with the gas as if they were using diesel.
“In the absence of a robust supply model for Low Carbon Fuels,” says Michelle Gardiner, Deputy Director of Policy at Logistics UK, “we’ve written to the Minister of State for Decarbonisation and Technology to ask for urgent government intervention into the issue, to enable logistics operators to continue using biomethane, as an alternative to diesel, and report the related carbon savings.”
Logistics UK will keep members informed about emerging developments surrounding this issue.
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