Two new diesel-electric hybrid Straddle Carriers at the Port of
Bridgetown are expected to help improve operations in terms of
environmental sustainability, savings on fuel and wait times.
The Port of Bridgetown is working towards the reduction of
carbon emissions and environmental sustainability and sourced the
equipment via the Miami-based Oceanland Equipment LLC, from
manufacturers, Kalmar.
The equipment came from Poland and was received on Friday,
February 5.
In a media statement from the Port, Minister of Maritime Affairs
and the Blue Economy Kirk Humphrey said: "This is precisely
the sort of clean growth and transition to a zero-emission
industry, business and operation that we have been focusing on. The
Port, having embarked on an eco-efficiency journey since 2019, is
committed to replacing its ageing cargo handling fleet with
equipment powered by electricity or alternative fuels which will
not only reduce its carbon footprint, but also usher in fuel
