Rijeka Gateway, Croatia’s largest logistics project, has successfully secured electricity from renewable sources for its container terminal, significantly reducing CO2 and other harmful emissions. This terminal, a joint venture between APM Terminals and ENNA Group, aims to be the most advanced facility in the Adriatic, featuring electrified equipment and remote operations.
Once fully operational, the terminal is expected to create 300 jobs across various professional fields. The contract for renewable electricity has been in effect since construction began and will continue throughout the terminal’s operational phase. The renewable energy is sourced from solar and wind, with ENNA Next, the electricity supplier, providing green certificates to verify that the entire supply comes from renewable sources.
Nenad Ukropina, board member of ENNA Next, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting the company’s commitment to developing renewable energy and sourcing electricity from over 800 producers in Croatia and Germany.
Peter Corfitsen, CEO of Rijeka Gateway, emphasized the terminal’s sustainability initiatives, stating that using renewable energy is essential for achieving long-term sustainability. The terminal will also incorporate an efficient water management system to prevent marine pollution, reduce light pollution with automated lighting, and implement measures to keep noise levels below legal limits. This includes supplying ships with shore electricity to minimize engine use and employing soft landing technology on cranes to reduce loading noise.
Corfitsen noted that Rijeka Gateway aims to be more than just an economic driver for Rijeka and Croatia; it seeks to be a good neighbor by minimizing environmental impacts while creating jobs and sustainable growth opportunities.
As the largest consumer of electricity within the A.P. Moller – Maersk group, APM Terminals is committed to transitioning its operations to renewable electricity as part of its decarbonization efforts, targeting net zero by 2040. Operating Rijeka Gateway on renewable energy supports A.P. Moller – Maersk’s ambition to utilize 100% renewable electricity by 2030, thereby reducing scope two emissions.
