DP World deploys electric vehicles at Laem Chabang Terminal

DP World has introduced five electric internal transfer vehicles (eITVs) at Laem Chabang International Terminal (LCIT) in Thailand.

DP World deploys electric vehicles at Laem Chabang Terminal

The move is part of broader efforts to reduce carbon emissions across port operations and aligns with the Port Authority of Thailand’s (PAT) Green Port Strategy, which targets the transformation of Laem Chabang Port into a green port by 2030.

According to DP World, the initial deployment of eITVs is projected to cut carbon emissions by approximately 60 per cent compared to diesel-powered internal transfer vehicles.

The company aims to fully convert its ITV fleet by 2030, which would result in a 12 per cent reduction in LCIT’s overall carbon footprint, measured against 2022 baseline emissions.

Complementing the eITV deployment, solar energy projects are currently being implemented at the terminal, including installations at the Container Freight Station (CFS) warehouse and other key operational areas.

These initiatives are intended to support long-term sustainability and operational competitiveness.

The electric vehicles will also contribute to improved efficiency by accelerating container movement between vessels and the yard, reducing vessel turnaround times and enhancing overall terminal productivity.

Recently, Drydocks World, a DP World company, secured an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract from AMIGO LNG for the world’s largest Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) liquefaction facility.