Porto Itapoá has acquired a fleet of 20 new electric trucks for its internal operations.
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Known as Terminal Tractors (TTs), these vehicles are used for internal container movement at the terminal. The acquisition amounts to R$ 20 million and is part of the port's expansion process, now boasting the largest fleet of electric TTs among Brazilian port terminals.
The TTs will be charged within the terminal itself, which since last year has changed its energy procurement policy to solely source from renewable sources within the national system.
Each vehicle can carry up to 65 tons and has a range of 150 km, equivalent to approximately 10 hours of work.
In April this year, Porto Itapoá inaugurated Phase III of its terminal expansion, adding another 200 thousand m² of yard space, including an 8 thousand m² warehouse, completing an investment of R$ 815 million.
With this expansion, Porto Itapoá now operates one of the largest container yards in Brazil, totaling 455 thousand m², enabling the handling of up to 2 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) per year.
These investments also include the acquisition of large equipment - the first in South America to operate remotely controlled hybrid RTGs (Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes) - and the extension of berths.
In 2023, Porto Itapoá achieved the GHG Protocol Gold Seal for the second time, a program implemented in Brazil by the Center for Sustainability Studies of Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGVces) in partnership with the Ministry of the Environment.
The lubricating oil used in the diesel engines of Rubber Tired Gantry Cranes (RTGs) at Porto Itapoá has been reduced by half. Consequently, the terminal stopped using approximately 10 thousand liters of oil and 120 filters per year.
This initiative stemmed from an internal study conducted by the maintenance team, utilizing oil analysis methodology at a specialized laboratory, confirming the potential to extend oil use duration without compromising its optimal performance characteristics. ■