A major step toward zero-emission port operations has kicked off in Yokohama. MITSUI E&S has officially commenced on-site demonstrations of a hydrogen fuel cell–powered Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) crane at the Minami-Honmoku Pier Container Terminal, operated by Utoc Corporation.
In a significant retrofit, MITSUI E&S replaced the diesel generator of an existing near-zero-emission RTG with a hydrogen fuel cell power pack, turning it into a fully zero-emission piece of cargo handling equipment.
The project, part of Utoc’s ongoing demonstration program, reflects growing momentum behind hydrogen as a clean energy source for port operations.
The crane is part of a new generation of near-zero emission RTGs, initially designed to be easily upgraded to full zero-emission status when hydrogen fuel infrastructure becomes available.
The demonstration is expected to contribute directly to CO₂ emissions reduction and support Japan’s broader targets for carbon neutrality in logistics and heavy industry. It also reinforces MITSUI E&S’s commitment to advancing sustainable port technologies and services.
