The Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam container terminals are poised to be equipped with shore power facilities, enhancing the sustainability of shipping operations in the port. This initiative, known as "shore power as a service," will be delivered by Rotterdam Shore Power, a joint venture between the Dutch energy company Eneco and the Port of Rotterdam Authority. The switch from traditional shipboard power to shore power is projected to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 35,000 tons annually, significantly contributing to environmental goals. The first vessels are expected to connect to these shore power facilities by 2028, marking a major step forward in sustainable shipping practices. Once fully operational by 2030, the facilities will be able to service around 5,000 sea-going vessels each year, allowing them to plug into a clean energy source while docked. Rotterdam Shore Power will be responsible for constructing and operating the shore power infrastructure. Meanwhile, ECT and the Port of Rotterdam Authority will oversee the civil integration of the facilities at the quay and terminal site. With ECT’s terminals stretching approximately 5 km along the quay, this project is recognized as one of the largest shore power initiatives in Europe, setting a precedent for sustainability in the maritime industry.