Rijeka Gateway, Croatia’s largest logistics project, has acquired electricity from renewable sources to power its container terminal.
The port in Rijeka, a joint venture between APM Terminals (APMT) and ENNA Group, will reportedly be the most advanced in the Adriatic area, with the majority of its equipment electric and largely remote controlled.
When fully operational, the terminal aims to instantly provide 300 jobs for professionals from various fields.
The contract for the usage of renewable power has been in place since the terminal’s construction began and will remain so during its operation.
Renewable energy is derived from solar and wind power, and ENNA Next, an electricity supplier, gives green certifications to assure that the full supply is generated from renewable sources.
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Nenad Ukropina, Board Member of ENNA Next, said: “ENNA Next is pleased to begin cooperation with Rijeka Gateway in supplying renewable energy. As one of the leading energy suppliers in Croatia, we purchase renewable electricity from over 800 producers in Croatia and Germany. In addition to standard electricity and gas products, we pay special attention to developing renewable energy sources for our customers.”
Rijeka Gateway is also involved in a variety of other environmental initiatives. The terminal, for example, will be outfitted with a highly effective water management and drainage system to avoid the danger of marine contamination.
Light pollution will also be avoided, with automatic lighting systems preventing inactive portions of the terminal from being lighted while not in use.
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According to AMPT, all cranes at the facility will employ soft landing technology to decrease container loading noise. Furthermore, new sound signals will be employed throughout the terminal, replacing traditional beeping with less invasive white noise.
Peter Corfitsen, CEO of Rijeka Gateway, said: “From the inception of this project, we wanted Rijeka Gateway to be more than just a generator of economic prosperity for Rijeka, the rest of Croatia and the region. We want to be a good neighbour, doing everything we can to minimise any negative impact on the environment and the local community while creating jobs and sustainable growth opportunities.”
In July, Rijeka Gateway deployed a next-generation private 5G campus network.
