DP World Constanța has launched a €53.8 million project to electrify operations at its container terminal in Romania’s Port of Constanța.
The project aims to reduce emissions by replacing fossil-fuel-powered equipment with electric alternatives and installing shore power infrastructure for vessels. Implementation is scheduled for completion by 31 August 2028.
The European Union will provide a grant of up to €19.7 million through the Connecting Europe Facility. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will provide a loan of up to €25 million, while DP World Constanța will contribute the remaining funding.
Terminal equipment and shore power upgrades
The project will electrify 29 container yard blocks through the installation of a busbar system designed to support future electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes.
DP World will also develop a charging hub with 10 charging points and acquire 10 electric terminal tractors. Three substations will be installed, each equipped with three 2,000 kVA transformers, alongside approximately six kilometres of busbar infrastructure.
Two onshore power supply systems will also be installed for vessels at berth. The systems, supported by two 5 MVA transformers, will supply electricity generated exclusively from renewable sources.
The shore power infrastructure will allow ships to switch off their auxiliary engines while berthed, reducing emissions from port stays.
Wider investment reaches €100 million
The project forms part of a broader electrification programme at DP World Constanța. A second component involves an additional investment of €46.2 million covering remotely operated electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes, two electric mobile harbour cranes and further electric terminal tractors.
Together, the two components will bring DP World’s total investment in electrifying the terminal’s operations to €100 million.
The programme supports the European Union’s Trans-European Transport Network objectives for safer, smarter and more sustainable transport infrastructure.
