Port electrification is
the new normal.
The building blocks are in place, and the live examples now reach beyond container handling equipment.
Our members
The Zero Emission Port Alliance brings together terminal operators, OEMs, and port authorities to accelerate the shift to electric port operations.
The case for electric
port operations
Explore the full ZEPA publications library and electrification toolszepalliance.com33,000–47,000
Battery-electric CHE units projected globally by 2035
-25%
Maintenance cost vs diesel on electric equipment, proven in operation
Case studies
Evidence from the field.
Where ZEPA members and ecosystem partners are already coordinating electrification at scale.
Watch
APM Terminals Los Angeles: Leading the Charge
Pier 400 going all the way to zero moves, from shore power to electric CHE.
About
About ZEPA
Founded at COP28 in December 2023 by APM Terminals and DP World, the Zero Emission Port Alliance brings together the organisations building the future of electrified port operations.
In 2026, ZEPA’s workstreams cover the BE-CHE communications campaign, shore power expansion playbook, battery circularity roadmap, and BESS infrastructure decision framework.
Governed by a Steering Committee of member organisations, with the Secretariat hosted by Systemiq.
Want to learn more?
Email the ZEPA Secretariat or visit zepalliance.com.