Port of Moerdijk to get new charging station for inland ships

Dutch Port of Moerdijk, compatriot terminal operator Combined Cargo Terminals (CCT), and sustainable inland shipping company Zero Emission Services (ZES) have signed a partnership agreement for the construction of a new charging station for inland vessels in the Port of Moerdijk.

As informed, the station at CCT Moerdijk will be the fifth in the national ZES network and marks a significant step in making inland shipping more sustainable.

The first ZESpacks with green energy will be available for use in Moerdijk from 2026.

With the new charging station, the Port of Moerdijk commits even more to the energy transition and the sustainability of inland shipping. ZES uses 100% green energy and has no CO2, particulate matter, or nitrogen emissions. Moreover, sailing with ZES is much quieter than diesel-powered vessels, the parties explained.

“We were proud to welcome the “Alphenaar” to Moerdijk in 2021, the first Dutch inland vessel to operate with interchangeable energy containers. This was a remarkable feat of innovation. With this charging station, we’re taking the next step. We’re enabling the further sustainability of inland shipping in Moerdijk and