DP World is moving ahead with a major electrification push at its terminal in the Brazilian Port of Santos, where the company plans to deploy 15 battery-electric terminal trucks and three electric reach stackers. The change is part of a broader effort to clean up freight operations at one of Latin America’s busiest container gateways.
The new equipment is included in DP World’s BRL 1.6 billion expansion at Santos, which is expected to lift annual handling capacity to more than 2 million twenty-foot equivalent units by 2028. The investment is the first stage of a wider modernization program that will also bring in 44 electric terminal tractors, three more electric reach stackers, four electric quay cranes, and 15 40-ton rubber-tired gantry cranes scheduled for delivery before the end of 2027.
Capacity growth and cleaner operations
According to the report, DP World Brazil CEO Fabio Siccherino said the company is continuing to invest in infrastructure and equipment that improve capacity, reliability, efficiency, and sustainability for customers. He added that the new electric vehicles are meant to support current operations while also preparing for rising trade volumes and the longer-term growth of Brazil’s trade.
The article notes that DP World did not identify the specific terminal tractor model for Santos. However, the company has worked with Dutch equipment maker Terberg at other sites, including Callao in Peru and London Gateway in the UK. At Callao, Terberg’s YT203-EV yard hostlers have been used for up to 20 hours a day, with average single-charge operation of nearly 12 hours. Between January and April 2026, diesel use at that site fell 29.2% versus the 2024 average, and carbon emissions are expected to drop by more than 500 tons.
Source: electrek.co
