ONE, Ningbo Zhoushan Port team up on shore power initiatives in China

Singapore-based shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) and Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group (NZPG) have joined forces to explore new approaches to shore power utilization.

As disclosed, the partners held a symposium on December 6, 2024, to share knowledge and innovative practices for the usage of shore power.

During the symposium, ONE and NZPG discussed the benefits of shore power, operational procedures, and technical specifications of AMP containers and their applications.

Prior to the symposium day, a milestone was achieved on December 4 with the successful trial and commissioning of ONE’s alternative marine power (AMP) container at NZPG’s terminal. This marked the first time a vessel at a Chinese port utilized shore power through lift-on/lift-off operations of an AMP container to support cold ironing and reduce emissions while in port.

ONE noted that when a ship equipped with AMP facilities but without a fixed-type cable reel or having an onboard AMP container arrives at a port, a containerized AMP unit stored at the terminal is lifted onto the vessel to enable shore power connection. Before the vessel departs, the AMP container is lifted off.

“One approach to reduce carbon footprint is through shore power usage. The use of an AMP unit is a familiar and effective approach within this industry. To be successful, close cooperation among various concerned parties is necessary. We believe this will contribute to carbon footprint reduction in a practical and expedited way, and we hope it is a good symbol of collaboration among relevant parties,” ONE Global Chief Officer Hiroki Tsujii stated.

ONE is committed to exploring innovative solutions to reduce its environmental impact. As a signatory of the Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonisation, the company supports efforts to fully decarbonize maritime shipping by 2050. To this end, the company developed and launched its Green Strategy as well as the Decarbonization Roadmap, prioritizing five key areas: carbon management, operational efficiency, green investment, alternative fuels, and ecosystem building.

In its 2024 Sustainability Report released on October 15, 2024, the company said it is on track to achieve a 70% reduction in Scope 1 emissions per TEU-km from a 2008 baseline by 2030—in line with ONE’s target.