DP World has secured a green loan of up to €25 million from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to support the electrification of its Constanta South Container Terminal operations in Romania. This financing represents the terminal’s first dedicated green loan and forms part of a broader €100 million investment program aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions by over 6,000 tonnes annually.
The initiative aligns with DP World’s wider decarbonisation strategy in Romania, targeting a transition to cleaner, lower-emission port operations. Key aspects of the project include replacing older diesel-powered machinery with electric alternatives and installing shore power systems that allow vessels at berth to connect directly to the port’s electrical grid. These upgrades are expected to enhance air quality, reduce noise pollution, and improve operational reliability for customers.
In addition to the EBRD loan, the project benefits from a €19.7 million grant awarded through the European Union’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF), part of the Connecting Europe Facility program. The EBRD serves as the EU’s implementing partner for this funding. The project has also secured €7.5 million in support from Romania’s Transport Programme 2021–2027.
The investment is divided into two main components. The first, accounting for €53.8 million, focuses on establishing the core electrification infrastructure. This includes installation of new electrical networks, transformer and distribution facilities, and shore power connections to enable vessels to plug into the port’s grid while docked. Additional works involve upgrading access roads, establishing a connection to the main port power station, and introducing 10 electric terminal tractors along with their corresponding chargers.
The second component, valued at €46.2 million, covers the procurement of advanced equipment, such as electric, remotely controlled rubber-tyred gantry cranes, two electric mobile harbour cranes, and more electric terminal tractors.
Together, these investments underscore DP World’s commitment to sustainability and modernization in port logistics, contributing to Romania’s efforts to lower carbon emissions within its maritime infrastructure.