DP World receives new electric equipment at Port of Santos

DP World has received 15 new internal terminal vehicles, known as ITVs, and three reach stackers for use at its Santos terminal. The fully electric fleet, aligned with DP World Group’s global decarbonization practices, is part of the terminal’s expansion schedule and its plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

With the initiative, the company becomes the first terminal at the Port of Santos to operate fully electric reach stackers and one of DP World’s first operations in the Americas to adopt this technology. The ITVs follow the electrification standard adopted globally by DP World. Based on international port operating standards, the 15 electric vehicles can avoid more than 500 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year compared with traditional diesel-powered models.

The arrival of the equipment is part of a broader investment agenda by DP World in Brazil, focused on expanding logistics capacity, modernizing infrastructure and strengthening multimodal connectivity. The company is currently investing more than R$2 billion to expand container operations at its Santos terminal, aiming to increase operational capacity to 1.7 million TEUs by 2026 and 2.1 million TEUs by 2028.

In addition to increasing operational efficiency and logistics capacity, the new equipment is expected to directly contribute to reducing air emissions and strengthening more sustainable port infrastructure at Latin America’s largest port complex.

“We are making consistent progress in transforming port operations toward an increasingly efficient and sustainable model. We continue to accelerate our investments in Brazil, with a focus on innovation, safety, operational efficiency and emissions reduction, reinforcing DP World’s strategic role in global trade,” said Fabio Siccherino, CEO of DP World Brazil.

The equipment will be used to move and stack containers at port terminals. Unlike diesel-powered models, the electric versions significantly reduce carbon emissions and operational noise, while offering greater energy efficiency and gains in maintenance and operational performance.

One of the main milestones in the company’s decarbonization strategy is the full electrification of the Santos terminal’s RTG fleet. The project received investments of more than R$100 million and included the conversion of 22 fossil fuel-powered units to electric power, significantly reducing the operation’s carbon footprint.

The company also maintains other initiatives focused on sustainability and the energy transition, including the use of 99.47% renewable energy certified by I-REC, the full reuse of operational waste through the Zero Landfill program and continued investments in equipment modernization and logistics efficiency.

In the coming months, DP World will continue the terminal modernization process with the arrival of new equipment, totaling four new ship-to-shore cranes and 15 new RTGs. The first batch is expected to arrive in August this year.

With the new investments, DP World reinforces its position as one of the global leaders in smart logistics and sustainable infrastructure, connecting technological innovation, operational efficiency and environmental commitment in one of Brazil’s most strategic operations.

Source: Santa Portal

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