Top 10: Ports Adopting EV Fleets
Ports' transition to electric fleets is crucial for environmental, economic, and social reasons. Electrification significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and noise levels, improving air quality and health outcomes for port workers and nearby communities. This is particularly important as port-adjacent areas are often historically disadvantaged and face disproportionate environmental burdens.
Economically, while initial investments may be substantial, electric equipment offers long-term cost savings through improved energy efficiency, lower maintenance costs, and reduced fuel expenses.
Electrification can stimulate economic growth by attracting sustainability-minded customers and creating new job opportunities in related industries.
Port electrification enhances resilience against power outages by developing microgrids, ensuring the continuity of critical operations. It helps ports comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations, avoiding potential penalties and trade restrictions.
This week, EV Magazine explores the top 10 global ports adopting electric fleets to make their journey more sustainable and innovative.
10 | Port of Gothenburg
Port Authority: The Gothenburg Port Authority
Cargo Volume TEUs: 1m
Founding: 1620
Employees: +22,000
The Port of Gothenburg, Scandinavia's largest logistics hub, is advancing fleet electrification to enhance sustainability. APM Terminals has introduced a priority system for electric trucks, allowing them to bypass other vehicles for faster processing. Three major terminals, handling 90% of truck flows, have adopted similar measures.
Haulage firms, including DFDS and Skaraslättens Transport, are deploying electric trucks while charging infrastructure continues to expand. Future investments, such as Wallenius Wilhelmsen's €6.1 million terminal upgrade, signal an ongoing commitment to modernising operations and supporting the transition to electric fleets.
9 | Port of Hamburg
Port Authority: The Hamburg Port Authority
Cargo Volume TEUs: 5.8m
Founding: 1189
Employees: 133,000
The Port of Hamburg is accelerating its transition to electric fleets to reduce emissions and enhance sustainability. Flotte Hamburg, which manages the city's fleet, is deploying innovative propulsion technologies and retrofitting vessels for cleaner operations. In June 2024, it ordered two fully electric workboats for transport and inspections.
The port is expanding shore power infrastructure, ensuring all major terminals offer connections in 2025. Additionally, new fast-charging points support electric trucks, while nearly 100 automated guided vehicles at Altenwerder Terminal are switching to lithium-ion batteries for greater efficiency.
8 | Port of New York and New Jersey
Port Authority: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ)
Cargo Volume TEUs: 8m
Founding: 1921
Employees: 50,000
The Port of New York and New Jersey is advancing electric fleet adoption to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. PANYNJ is transitioning over 2,000 vehicles to zero-emission alternatives and expanding charging infrastructure, with nearly 400 charging points and plans for 600 more.
JFK Airport is adding 24 fast chargers to support a growing electric ground fleet. Collaborations with Revel, NYPA, and NREL are driving drayage truck electrification. By 2030, PANYNJ aims to cut direct emissions by 50%, integrating sustainability into leases, procurement, and operations.
7 | Port of Long Beach
Port Authority: the Board of Harbor Commissioners
Cargo Volume TEUs: +9 million
Founding: 1911
Employees: +50,000
The Port of Long Beach is rapidly transitioning to electric fleets to achieve zero emissions by 2035. Efforts include electrifying all cargo-handling equipment by 2030 and trucks by 2035. In October 2024, 30 hyper-fast chargers were installed, with 4 Gen Logistics operating an additional 30-charger depot.
North America's largest heavy-duty vehicle charging station opened in November 2024, followed by Forum Mobility's FM Harbor depot in 2025. Major companies, including Amazon and WattEV, are deploying electric trucks, while joint investments support expanding charging infrastructure across the region.
6 | Port of Los Angeles
Port Authority: The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners
Cargo Volume TEUs: 9.3m
Founding: 1907
Employees: 128,000
The Port of Los Angeles is advancing electric fleet adoption to achieve zero emissions by 2035. APM Terminals at Pier 400 has replaced 28 internal combustion vehicles with electric models, while battery-powered top handlers operate at Yusen Terminal. Plans include acquiring 425 battery-electric cargo-handling units and installing 300 new charging stations.
A US$412m EPA grant supports electrification alongside partnerships with Volvo and California's voucher program for zero-emission trucks. Joint efforts with the Port of Long Beach include a US$25m investment in regional charging infrastructure.
5 | Port of Antwerp -Bruges
Port Authority: The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority
Cargo Volume TEUs: 12m
Founding: 1811
Employees: 164,000
The Port of Antwerp-Bruges is accelerating its transition to electric fleets to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. It has introduced six energy-efficient tugs, including Volta 1, Europe's first fully electric RSD tugboat, and is modernising its fleet to cut CO₂ emissions.
Charging infrastructure is expanding with Milence's central charging hub and additional facilities from Van Moer Logistics. The port is preparing dedicated charging for Volta 1. Partnerships with key industry players support the development of green corridors for electric heavy-duty transport across the region.
4 | Port of Rotterdam
Port Authority: The Port of Rotterdam Authority
Cargo Volume TEUs: 15.3 million
Founding: 1270
Employees: 193,000
The Port of Rotterdam is advancing electric fleet adoption to achieve net-zero CO₂ emissions and future-proof operations. Efforts focus on electrifying regional road transport, with companies like Innocent Drinks and DFDS deploying e-trucks.
APM Terminals is modernising equipment with hybrid straddle carriers. In 2025, the port opened its first dedicated e-truck charging station at Waalhaven, accommodating eight vehicles.
Partnerships with ABB E-mobility and TRE support infrastructure expansion. With demand rising, the port expects 2,000 electric trucks by 2030, requiring 50 charging points for sustainable logistics.
3 | Port of Vancouver
Port Authority: The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA)
Cargo Volume TEUs: 31m
Founding: 1912
Employees: 121,100
The Port of Vancouver is advancing electric fleet adoption to cut emissions and enhance sustainability. Recent additions include electric vans, pickup trucks, and an all-electric ATV, with more vehicles planned for 2025.
Charging infrastructure is expanding, with 26 new stations in 2024 and public fast chargers at the administration building by 2025. The port's Electrification Roadmap, developed with BC Hydro, guides these efforts, which are supported by a US$22.5m grant for clean energy infrastructure. Electrifying cargo-handling equipment aligns with the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
2 | Port of Singapore
Port Authority: The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
Cargo Volume TEUs: 37m
Founding: 1819
Employees: 33,000
The Port of Singapore is advancing electric fleet adoption to achieve net-zero emissions in the domestic harbour craft sector by 2050. The Hydromover, Singapore's first fully electric cargo vessel, has begun trials. It features swappable battery solutions and a 25-ton cargo capacity.
PSA International and MPA are electrifying cranes, cargo machinery, and vessels. The charging infrastructure expansion includes a pilot e-HC charging point at Marina South Pier, with a nationwide rollout planned for 2025.
Partnerships with Yinson GreenTech, Pyxis Energy, and others support fleet electrification, aligning with the mandate for all new harbour craft to be electric or net-zero fuel-compatible by 2030.
1 | Chinese port of Yantai
Port Authority: The Yantai Port Group Co
Cargo Volume TEUs: 122 million
Founding: 1398
Employees: Not disclosed
The Port of Yantai in Shandong province, China, is advancing its shift to electric fleets to promote sustainable operations. In partnership with QIJI Energy, Hutchison Ports Yantai launched the world's first on-dock chassis battery-swapping station, reducing the charging process to just five minutes. The system serves about 100 electric trucks, cutting annual diesel consumption by over 2,000 tonnes.
The port uses battery-swapping electric trailers and achieves a freight volume of 367,000 commercial vehicles in early 2024, marking a 40.5% increase year over year. State Grid Yantai has developed 286 charging stations and 1,206 charging piles across the region.
Partnerships with QIJI Energy and BYD further drive the adoption of green logistics, supporting China's 2060 carbon neutrality goals.
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