Finnish EV charging company Kempower has signed a framework agreement to provide high-speed charging infrastructure and related services across all DP World Canadian terminal operations. The first two sites are already operational, following a successful installation at Global Container Terminals' Vancouver facility earlier this month. Doug Smith, CEO of DP World in Canada, said the agreement offers a scalable and reliable charging platform that supports current operations while allowing for future electrification of more equipment.
At GCT Vancouver, a multi-day trial of a heavy-duty battery-electric terminal tractor using only opportunity charging reportedly achieved near-total uptime. Kyron Harvett, GCT's manager of operations technology, explained that the system enables charging during shift changes and breaks, maximizing equipment availability while minimizing disruption. This aligns with the broader suitability of port work for electrification, which involves low-speed, high-torque, short-distance, and high-precision tasks where electric drive excels.
The article also notes that logistics fleets like DHL and YMX have deployed electric yard trucks across US supply chain sites, driven by goals to phase out diesel and hedge against diesel price volatility. Potential federal incentives, such as the Diesel Emission Reduction Act grants and private programs like ZET TRUCK, could further offset upfront electrification costs, giving fleets additional reasons to switch.