APM Terminals’ program to convert Rubber-Tire Gantry (RTG) cranes from diesel to electric power announced a year ago has taken another major step forward with the signing of a $1.3 million USD contract with German-based Conductix-Wampfler for the retrofitting of RTGs at LCB Container Terminal 1 Ltd. (LCB1) in Laem Chabang, Thailand. The LCB Container Terminal is Thailand’s busiest container port. Currently diesel-powered RTGs represent about 20% of all terminal related emissions. By retrofitting these crane to operate on electricity rather than diesel fuel, APM expects to reduce emissions at LCB Container Terminal 1 by 1,300 Tons. The CEO of APM, Neils Hansen, said the retrofit will, “enhance Port of Laem Chabang’s leadership position within environmental performance and make the port a role model for other ports.” The project is expected to be complete by 2014.

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RTGs represent 20% of port terminal related CO2 emissions. By retrofitting these crane to operate on electricity rather than diesel fuel, APM expects to reduce emissions at LCB Container Terminal 1 by 1,300 Tons