CMA CGM and Shanghai International Port Group form partnership on cold ironing

CMA CGM and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) have formed a long-term strategic collaboration to develop the mass scale use of “cold ironing” technology, the use of onshore power supply for containerships at the Port of Shanghai.

From now onwards, all fully-fitted container ships from the French company calling at the Port of Shanghai will systematically use the onshore power connection.

By allowing ships to shut down auxiliary engines and use an onshore power supply while at berth, cold ironing eliminates sulphur oxide, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxide emissions, significantly improving air quality while also reducing noise pollution.