Energy efficiency and CO2 emissions of port container terminal equipment: Evidence from the Port of Valencia

Martínez-Moya, Julián; Vazquez-Paja, Barbara; Maldonado, Jose Andrés Gimenez

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2019.04.044

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“…To improve the energy efficiency of the ports and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, Martinez‐Moya et al. (2019) proposed two solutions: the transformation of YCs and the replacement of fuel‐driven tractors to new liquefied natural gas‐driven tractors.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Peng et al (2016) modeled the energy replacement problem and combined a simulation model of the transportation network and an allocation resource mathematical model to minimize the carbon emissions. To improve the energy efficiency of the ports and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, Martinez-Moya et al (2019) proposed two solutions: the transformation of YCs and the replacement of fuel-driven tractors to new liquefied natural gas-driven tractors.…”

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A decision method on yard cranes transformation and deployment in green ports

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This study proposes a strategic level decision method for yard cranes (YCs) transformation and deployment for the purpose of building efficient and energy‐saving green ports with low carbon emission. An integer programming model is embedded in the method for the above decision considering some green technology for YC transformation. The aim of the model is to minimize the investment cost for purchasing and transforming YCs as well as the operation costs during the planning horizon. A neighborhood descent particle swarm optimization algorithm is developed for solving the proposed model. Real data based on numerical experiments are conducted to verify the effectiveness of the proposed decision method. Take the case of Shanghai Yangshan Deep Water Port, the carbon emission is reduced by 415,756.8 kg and the energy consumption costs are saved 1,226,016 RMB. The above method may be potentially useful for the practitioners on the strategic level decisions of YCs transformation and deployment.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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A decision method on yard cranes transformation and deployment in green ports

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Zhang

Yuan

et al. 2021

Int Trans Operational Res

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“…The energy intensity for organizations is calculated as the relationship between energy consumption for a certain year and the functional unit in Equation (2).…”

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“…The adequate management of the sources of energy is a key aspect of this mission. Ports, as nodes of the global economy, are expected to reduce emissions and energy consumption along the whole maritime supply chain [2]. Furthermore, port authorities are looking to protect local communities from any negative effect caused by their operations [3].…”

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RUE Index as a Tool to Improve the Energy Intensity of Container Terminals—Case Study at Port of Valencia

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A container terminal is a high energy demanding organization. Giving priority to the investments that have a better impact on the minimization of energy consumption is a prime concern of the management board of the Port Authority and container terminals. This study presents a tool for the classification of the processes that take place in the port. The Relevant Use of Energy (RUE) index is described and applied to a case study, the Port Authority of Valencia, which is the main port of the Mediterranean in container traffic. Three different functional units have been discussed for the assessment: Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEU), cargo handled, and several container ships that operate in the port. The implementation of specific projects following the recommendation of the RUE Index validated the tool and allowed a reduction of the energy intensity of 29.5%, and a 40% reduction of the cost of energy per TEU between 2008 and 2016. However, there is still room for improvement, and project lines are proposed for this matter. A partnership between the RUE Index and an energy management system ISO 50001 certified and ensures quality data giving confidence to the decision-making process of the management board.

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“…In addition to the deployment of shoreline power facilities, liquefied natural gas (LNG), low-sulfur (0.5%) diesel, and other energy sources, while providing power output, produce fewer greenhouse gases or harmful gases than traditional diesel energy. Better environmental friendliness and lower cost of use make alternative energy sources another feasible solution to meet emission reduction requirements during ship stays [9].…”

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Optimization of Shore Power Deployment in Green Ports Considering Government Subsidies

Huang

2021

Sustainability

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Shipping trade and port operations are two of the primary sources of greenhouse gas emissions. The emission of air pollutants brings severe problems to the marine environment and coastal residents’ lives. Shore power technology is an efficient CO2 emission reduction program, but it faces sizeable initial investment and high electricity prices. For shipping companies, energy such as low-sulfur fuels and liquefied natural gas has become an essential supplementary means to meet emission reduction requirements. This research considers the impact of government subsidies on port shore power construction and ship shore power use. It constructs a multi-period dual-objective port shore power deployment optimization model based on minimizing operating costs and minimizing CO2 emissions. Multi-combination subsidy strategies, including unit subsidy rate and subsidy demarcation line, are quantitatively described and measured. The proposed Epsilon constraint method is used to transform and model the dual-objective optimization problem. Numerical experiments verify the effectiveness of the model and the feasibility of the solution method. By carrying out a “cost-environment” Pareto trade-off analysis, a model multi-period change analysis, and a subsidy efficiency analysis, this research compares the decision-making results of port shore power construction, ship berthing shore power use, and ship berthing energy selection. Government subsidy strategy and operation management enlightenment in the optimization of port shore power deployment are discussed.

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Energy efficiency and CO2 emissions of port container terminal equipment: Evidence from the Port of Valencia

Cited by 114 publications

References 40 publications

A decision method on yard cranes transformation and deployment in green ports

A decision method on yard cranes transformation and deployment in green ports

RUE Index as a Tool to Improve the Energy Intensity of Container Terminals—Case Study at Port of Valencia

Optimization of Shore Power Deployment in Green Ports Considering Government Subsidies

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