TCP replaces combustion forklifts with electric models to cut emissions

In July, TCP renewed its commitment to the United Nations Global Compact, an initiative that encourages business practices aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With just over four years remaining to meet the targets of the 2030 Agenda, adherence to the Global Compact offers a clear path for companies to align with international norms and regulations.

Among the 17 SDGs established by the United Nations, the terminal has focused its efforts on Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9), Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12), and Climate Action (SDG 13).

For Kayo Zaiats, TCP’s Environmental Manager, “this renewal is particularly important in a context where sustainability has become a legal and market requirement. With it, we reaffirm the terminal’s role as an active agent in building a better future,” he explained.

Among the commitments undertaken by TCP is the purchase of electricity entirely from renewable sources — a practice adopted since 2022, which in 2025 earned the terminal the International Renewable Energy Certificate (I-REC) for the third consecutive year.

The conversion of rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) from diesel generators to electric motors is another strategic measure being implemented by the terminal. To date, three units have been electrified, resulting in a 97% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per machine, as well as lower operational costs and shorter maintenance intervals.

Source: TCP

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