The terminal offset more than 100,000 MWh in 2025 and is expanding its energy strategy through certified management, equipment electrification, and the use of renewable energy
TCP, the company that manages the Paranaguá Container Terminal, has earned I-REC (International Renewable Energy Certificate) certification for the fifth consecutive year, attesting that 100% of its electricity consumption comes from renewable sources. The most recent certificate confirms the offsetting of 114,425 MWh of electricity consumed throughout 2025, a volume higher than that recorded in the previous year, when the Terminal offset 112,518 MWh.
This achievement comes amid the expansion of TCP’s strategy to decarbonize its operations, which in recent years has involved adopting structural measures to reduce emissions and increase the Terminal’s energy efficiency. These include the electrification of equipment, the adoption of electric vehicles for internal transport, and the implementation of internationally recognized management systems.
Based on an initial assessment, followed by the adoption of technical adjustments and the development of a new master plan for the Energy Management System, TCP became the first port terminal in Brazil to achieve ISO 50001 certification. The international standard recognizes management systems focused on the continuous improvement of energy performance, waste reduction, and control of emissions associated with energy consumption.
“In recent years, we have significantly expanded our capacity, especially with the expansion of the yard for storing refrigerated containers (reefers), and we knew this would lead to a significant increase in energy consumption. That is why we developed a strategy to ensure this growth occurred in a sustainable manner, with efficient management and 100% renewable energy,” explains Kayo Zaiats, TCP’s environmental manager.
In addition to certified energy management, the Terminal has been gradually expanding the electrification of its equipment fleet. Currently, three RTG cranes used for cargo handling on the railway, which accesses the primary zone, are already operating with electric motors following the implementation of a pilot project.
This transition allows for the replacement of diesel engines with electric generator sets, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and maintenance time, while also increasing the equipment’s operational efficiency. It is estimated that with electrification, each RTG crane will cease to emit 257,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year.
To consolidate this strategy, in January 2026, TCP launched a public tender for the conversion of the remaining 37 RTG cranes, an initiative that is part of the plan to decarbonize operations.
Throughout 2025, other measures were also implemented to reduce the Terminal’s carbon footprint. TCP added a second 100% electric bus for internal employee transportation and began using small electric forklifts in areas such as the import warehouse and the storage facility, replacing combustion-powered equipment.
Through a combination of I-REC certification, energy management, and ongoing investments in electrification and operational efficiency, TCP is advancing its decarbonization agenda and reinforcing its commitment to expanding its operations.
