Since the beginning of this month at the PSA Venice container terminal - Vecon of the port of Venice traditional diesel has been replaced with HVO biofuel to power the equipment of including reach stackers, forklifts and fifth wheels. Yes It is a high-quality biofuel produced by 100% renewable raw materials such as vegetable waste, residues, oils and waste from product transformation processes plants or crops that do not compete with the food chain. PSA Venice has highlighted that the use of biofuel represents a environmental benefit as the transition to HVO has no requested changes to port facilities and demonstrates a commitment to towards a circular economy and the reduction of dependency from fossil fuels.

The HVO used by PSA Venice - Vecon allows a reduction in 88.7% of greenhouse gas emissions compared to diesel decrease, assessed according to a "well-to-wheel" that considers the entire life cycle of the from production to use.

In addition, the new E-RTG electric cranes ordered in 2024, which are scheduled for delivery at the beginning of 2026, will take over from the last two RTGs deployed at the terminal that are still powered by diesel and in the process of being replaced.

In parallel with the introduction of HVO, starting from last year December the PSA Venice - Vecon terminal activated the supply of 100% green energy from renewable wind sources, with the emission of of GO certificates and a 100% reduction in CO2 emissions resulting from energy consumption.