PSA Europe has accelerated the decarbonisation and modernisation of its terminal operations, with the arrival of new Electric Rubber-Tyred Gantry (eRTG) cranes in Italy and hybrid straddle carriers in Belgium. These investments strengthen operational performance across the region while supporting PSA’s long‑term commitment to environmentally sustainable port operations.

In Italy, PSA reached a key milestone in its multi‑year equipment renewal and electrification programme with the deployment of new eRTG cranes at PSA Genova Pra’ and PSA Venice. On 30 March, PSA Genova Pra’ received six additional RTGs, including two hybrid units, with installation completed in April, further advancing the terminal’s transition towards a predominantly electric yard fleet. This delivery follows the arrival of nine fully electric RTGs in December 2025 — six for PSA Genova Pra’ and three for PSA Venice — which replaced older diesel-powered machines and significantly reduced the terminals’ carbon footprint.

The newly deployed eRTGs deliver zero local emissions, lower energy consumption, and improved yard reliability. PSA Genova Pra’ now operates a new total fleet of 33 eRTGs, including 2 hybrid ones, representing a major step towards fully phasing out diesel-powered units. All cranes were manufactured by ZPMC and customised to PSA’s standards.

These investments form part of PSA Italy’s long-term strategy to modernise infrastructure, strengthen operational resilience, and support the PSA’s wider sustainability ambitions.

These developments are also reflected in Belgium, where PSA Antwerp received 18 new hybrid straddle carriers delivered by vessel from Kalmar on 30 March. The delivery consists of 10 units capable of stacking containers three high and eight units capable of stacking four high, marking the next phase of the Noordzee Terminal’s modernisation programme.

The new hybrid models replace older diesel units and are expected to reduce PSA Antwerp’s carbon emissions by approximately 1,180 tons per year. They also significantly cut local air pollutants such as nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions and particulate matter, with these emissions reduced by up to 95% compared to the oldest machines in the fleet. This hybrid solution combines a diesel engine with a battery system that captures and reuses energy, significantly lowering fuel consumption while maintaining high operational performance. Beyond their environmental benefits, the machines offer greater reliability through reduced maintenance needs, contributing to more stable and predictable service levels for customers.

From the electrification of yard equipment in Italy to the hybridisation of horizontal transport in Belgium, PSA Europe is taking coordinated steps to reduce emissions and strengthen operational resilience across the region, reflecting PSA’s wider commitment to building a sustainable, future-ready port ecosystem.