Rijeka Gateway, a major logistics project in Croatia, has secured electricity from renewable energy sources for the container terminal operation.
This is expected to reduce CO2 and other harmful gas emissions significantly. The terminal in Rijeka, which is a joint venture between APM Terminals and ENNA Group, will be the most advanced in the Adriatic region, with most of its equipment electrified and largely remotely operated. When fully operational, the terminal will create 300 job positions.
The contract for the use of renewable electricity has been active since the beginning of construction and will continue during the terminal’s operational phase. Renewable energy is sourced from solar and wind power, and ENNA Next, a supplier of electricity, issues green certificates to ensure that the entire supply comes from renewable sources.
“We have launched several initiatives that can help us become one of the most sustainable terminals in this part of the world. One of these initiatives is the use of renewable energy sources. As a large consumer of electricity, we believe that using sustainable energy sources is a vital step in achieving the terminal’s long-term sustainability,” commented Peter Corfitsen, CEO of Rijeka Gateway.
Rijeka Gateway is also working on several other fronts to protect the environment. The terminal will be equipped with a highly efficient water management and drainage system that eliminates the possibility of marine pollution. Light pollution will also be reduced, with automated lighting systems ensuring that inactive parts of the terminal will not be illuminated when not in use.
Additionally, several measures will be introduced to keep noise levels below the legally permitted limits. These include a system that supplies ships with electricity from shore, reducing the need to run ship engines. All cranes at the Croatian terminal will use soft landing technology to reduce container loading noise, while new types of sound signals will be used throughout the terminal, replacing traditional beeping with less intrusive white noise.
