Asyaport has become the first port in Türkiye to offer shore power to container vessels with its latest installation of Onshore Power Supply (OPS).
This new system will provide electricity to berthed vessels, reducing their carbon emissions and environmental impact. This system has the capacity to simultaneously supply high-voltage power to two mainline vessels and three feeder vessels.
The newly installed onshore power capability is an addition to the terminal’s existing portfolio of features that reduce terminal emissions. Asyaport already runs exclusively on electrified crane operations.
The MSC Oscar currently operating on MSC’s TIGER service connecting trade between Asia and Europe became the first vessel to use the new system.
The MSC OSCAR is one of the largest container vessels in the world with a capacity of around 20,000 TEUs and standing 396 metres in length. During the 48-hour operation, the ship’s energy needs at berth were successfully met with onshore electricity from the OPS system.
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The project’s construction and design were primarily completed using domestic and national equipment with a total project budget of $10 million.
As a result of the long-term feasibility and infrastructure studies conducted by the Turkish teams, the terminal’s OPS has been successfully implemented.
Asyaport Technical Services and Planning Manager, Besim Dönmez, stated: “We are very proud to be involved in this project which is a testament to the capabilities of Turkish engineering.
“The installation of onshore power at Asyaport will allow us to support our carrier clients in reducing emissions during cargo operations, and further develop Tekirdağ as a key hub for sustainable global trade.”
Earlier this summer, DP World and Evyap Group completed a strategic merger to establish a new international logistics facility in Turkey.
