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Two new diesel-electric hybrid Straddle Carriers at the Port of Bridgetown are expected to help improve operations in terms of environmental sustainability, savings on fuel and wait times.
The Port of Bridgetown is working towards the reduction of carbon emissions and environmental sustainability and sourced the equipment via the Miami-based Oceanland Equipment LLC, from manufacturers, Kalmar.
The equipment came from Poland and was received on Friday, February 5.
In a media statement from the Port, Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy Kirk Humphrey said: “This is precisely the sort of clean growth and transition to a zero-emission industry, business and operation that we have been focusing on. The Port, having embarked on an eco-efficiency journey since 2019, is committed to replacing its ageing cargo handling fleet with equipment powered by electricity or alternative fuels which will not only reduce its carbon footprint, but also usher in fuel cost savings of approximately 40 per cent”.