• Business
  • Business News
  • Video
  • Contact
Aycliffe Today
Aycliffe Today
  • Business
  • Business News
  • Video
  • Contact
  • Follow
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Youtube
Home
Business

PD Ports’ sustainability agenda receives another boost

February 16th, 2023 Martin Walker Business 0 comments 0

PD Ports has taken another stride towards achieving its ambitious decarbonisation targets with the delivery of its first, fully electric vehicle at Tees Dock following a successful trial.

The electric van, which is the first of three to be delivered in this phase, is part of the company’s wider plans to eliminate fossil fuel usage within its port vehicles and equipment and has been secured on the back of successful trial usage within the company’s Conservancy department.

PD Ports as owner and operator of Teesport, a key piece of national infrastructure and the sixth largest port in the UK, has set its sights on reaching Carbon Neutrality by 2027.

And CEO Frans Calje explained how initiatives such as this are ensuring the company remains on track.

“I am delighted to see the arrival of our first electric vehicle at Tees Dock following successful trials in Conservancy,” said Frans.

“Decarbonisation is such a prominent and important part of our agenda as we continue our journey towards becoming a smarter port and further elevating ourselves as the UK’s premier seaport and logistics operator.

“There is no denying that we operate within a sector typically reliant on heavy industry but that is why we place such importance on researching, developing, and implementing ways in which we can keep our environmental impact to an absolute minimum.

“We have a responsibility to ensure we are reducing the negative impacts that complex supply chains can have and that starts with us here at PD Ports.

“By investing in sustainable practices such as electric vehicles, we continue to make great progress towards building a more sustainable future for ourselves and our communities.”

This latest investment builds on an already significant commitment to sustainable practices, with PD Ports having started the process of electrifying the entire fleet of Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes – used to load and unload containers from trucks in the yard – back in 2020.

Seventy per cent of the fleet has now been successfully converted with the remaining works due to be completed during 2023 which, combined, will save an average 700 tonnes of CO2 each year compared to diesel.

Share it!

Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest
Next article NAFC Junior Section round-up
Previous article Aycliffe Running Club round-up

Related News

Business

NC Group: Building the future workforce of Aycliffe’s engineering sector

Aycliffe Business Park is home to hundreds of thriving manufacturing and engineering businesses – but with...
Business

How Senstronics culture has nurtured life-changing career for Jack

From delivering pizzas in Stockton to managing a high-tech maintenance team, Jack Rickaby’s journey is...
Business

Strategic expansion for family firm as industrial suppliers set up shop in Aycliffe

A fasteners and industrial supplies business with a proud family history is investing in the future by...

LATEST VIDEO

This week on A.T

Sep 23rd 1:40 PM
Community

Fun and Food scheme benefits thousands of children in County Durham

Sep 22nd 4:18 PM
Business

NC Group: Building the future workforce of Aycliffe’s engineering sector

Sep 18th 4:49 PM
Sport

Newton Aycliffe Juniors round-up

Sep 18th 9:44 AM
Business

How Senstronics culture has nurtured life-changing career for Jack

Sep 17th 12:47 PM
Community

Helping to create thriving communities across County Durham

Sep 17th 10:30 AM
Business

Strategic expansion for family firm as industrial suppliers set up shop in Aycliffe

Sep 16th 9:01 PM
Sport

Aycliffe prepare for FA Trophy trip

Sep 16th 3:09 PM
News

Chaos reigns as Durham County Council announces new cabinet after just 100 days

Sep 16th 10:47 AM
Sport

Aycliffe Cricket round-up

Sep 15th 4:27 PM
Community

Newton Aycliffe school children celebrating new facilities

Recommend
Follow @AycliffeToday
  • Business
  • Business News
  • Video
  • Contact
  • Back to top
© Aycliffe Today 2019. All rights reserved.
Developed by Thrive

Get our latest news direct to your inbox every Friday - subscribe to our free e-newsletter today.

Subscribe Now