Constanta, Romania – DP World DB World Group and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development EBRD signed a loan agreement worth up to €25 million. To support the project to convert operations at the group’s southern container terminal in the port of Constanta to electric operation. In a move that enhances process efficiency and contributes to reducing carbon emissions.
This financing is the first green loan allocated to the plant, and comes as part of a comprehensive investment program worth 100 million euros aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions by more than 6,000 tons annually.
This investment step represents a new achievement within the DB World Group’s strategy to reduce carbon emissions in Romania. It affirms its commitment to accelerating the transition towards more efficient, sustainable and low-emission operations.
Enhance air quality
The project contributes by replacing traditional diesel-powered equipment with modern electrical equipment, in addition to providing onshore electrical feeding technology for ships while they are docked. In enhancing air quality, reducing noise levels, and raising process efficiency and reliability. Which reflects positively on the customers’ experience.
The electricity conversion programme combines financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Grants provided by the European Union and the Romanian government.
In addition to the bank loan, the project is being implemented with support from a €19.7 million grant under the European Union’s Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Facility. Which forms part of the Connecting Europe Facility. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development acts as an implementing partner of the European Union. The project also received €7.5 million in funding under the Romania Transport Programme 2021-2027.
Establishment
This investment consists of two main parts: The first part represents an investment worth 53.8 million euros, to establish the basic infrastructure for the transition to electrical energy. Including new electrical networks, conversion and distribution stations. As well as onshore electrical supply systems that allow ships to connect to the port’s power grid while docked at the terminal. This component also includes the construction of a new connection line to the power plant and the port’s main network. In addition to rehabilitating the roads leading to the station, and adding 10 electric yard tractors equipped with its charging infrastructure. Which enhances operational efficiency and supports sustainability goals.
The second component includes an investment of €46.2 million to provide the latest operational equipment. Including gantry yard cranes with electrically powered and remotely operated rubber tires. Two electrically operated mobile coastal cranes, in addition to strengthening the fleet with additional electric yard tractors.
strengthen the operational capacities
The project to convert the “Southern Container Terminal in Constanta” to electric power comes as the latest in a long series of investments pumped by DB World Group to expand and modernize its operations in Constanta. During 2024, the group strengthened its operational capabilities by opening a container terminal dedicated to project goods. In addition to a new terminal for rolled goods ships, as part of an investment worth 65 million euros.
In December 2025, the company also completed a multimedia platform with an area of 119,000 square metres. These investments have contributed to strengthening the station’s strategic role as a vital gateway linking Central Europe, the Black Sea region, Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova.
