The Duisburg Gateway Terminal (DGT) has officially opened following the completion of the first construction phase.
The DGT will be the 10th container terminal at the Port of Duisburg and the largest inland terminal in Europe once completed.
The terminal will be equipped with a sustainable energy system that integrates renewable energy, energy storage, consumers, and hydrogen technology.
According to DGT, its key components include a photovoltaic system, fuel cell systems and hydrogen engines for power generation as well as battery storage.
An intelligent local energy network links the various energy systems and storage units to supply consumers at the terminal – including shore power, charging points and crane systems. In addition, a future supply for neighbouring districts is also being considered.
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A plan for the terminal’s entire energy transformation is currently being implemented in the Port of Duisburg.
The plan, named ‘enerPort II’, aims to show that even a large terminal may be run in a climate-neutral way by generating heat and energy locally.
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“With the Duisburg Gateway Terminal, we are increasing the handling capacities in the Port of Duisburg by around 850,000 TEU per year,” said duisport CEO Markus Bangen.
“We are thus further expanding our position as one of the most important logistics hubs in Europe and strengthening our function as the backbone of the industry in North Rhine-Westphalia.”
Hendrik Wüst, Minister President of North Rhine-Westphalia, said: “The Duisport Gateway Terminal is an outstanding example of successful structural change in the Ruhr region: the implementation from the initial idea to completion in just a few years shows that we in North Rhine-Westphalia are setting the pace.
“By switching to climate-neutral freight transportation, the terminal is also a milestone on our way to becoming a climate-neutral industrial state. With the opening of the Duisport Gateway Terminal, we are demonstrating how industry and climate neutrality can work together successfully.”
