CMA CGM and Port of Dunkirk inaugurate cold ironing system for shore power

Looking to reduce shore side emissions from vessels, the Port of Dunkirk has inaugurated its cold ironing facilities, with the arrival of CMA CGM’s APL Singapura at the Terminal des Flandres.

By plugging into an onshore electricity supply, container ships calling at port can shut down their auxiliary engines while still getting the power they need, particularly in order to maintain controlled temperatures in refrigerated containers.

This innovative technology has significant environmental benefits, including zero emissions of sulphur and nitrogen oxides and fine particles while ships are at berth and significantly reduced noise pollution.