Introduction:

The transition to electric mobility (e-mobility) is reshaping the global transport and logistics landscape, especially in high-impact zones like ports. Ports serve as critical nodes for freight movement, and their electrification is a pivotal step toward achieving decarbonization, energy efficiency, and sustainability goals. This specialized training program, designed by Global Horizon Training Center, focuses on the deployment, integration, and optimization of e-mobility infrastructure within port environments.

The course addresses key technical, operational, and strategic challenges involved in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), charging infrastructure, smart grid integration, and policy frameworks. Through a port-centric lens, participants will gain actionable insights into how to plan, implement, and manage sustainable e-mobility solutions in maritime logistics hubs.

Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and technologies of e-mobility, especially for port operations.

• Evaluate infrastructure requirements for electric vehicles in ports.

• Design and implement charging infrastructure and smart grid solutions.

• Analyze environmental and economic impacts of e-mobility in port environments.

• Develop strategies for transitioning port fleets (e.g., trucks, cranes, shuttles) to electric power.

• Address regulatory, safety, and interoperability challenges in electric port operations.

Course Methodology:

The course combines expert-led presentations, interactive discussions, site-specific case studies, group activities, and scenario planning. Participants will benefit from hands-on workshops and real-world examples of successful e-mobility projects in global ports. Technical diagrams, videos, and planning tools will support learning outcomes.

Organizational Impact:

Organizations participating in this training will gain the capacity to:

• Lead decarbonization and green transition strategies within ports.

• Reduce operational emissions and comply with sustainability regulations.

• Enhance energy efficiency and lower long-term costs of port operations.

• Improve infrastructure planning and investment decisions.

• Position themselves as innovation leaders in smart port development.

Target Audience:

This course is ideal for:

• Port Authority officials and infrastructure planners

• Transport and logistics managers

• Sustainability and energy transition officers

• Engineers and project developers

• Government and municipal stakeholders in transportation

• Utility and smart grid solution providers

• Environmental consultants and port modernization strategists

Outlines:

Day 1: Foundations of E-Mobility in Port Environments

• Introduction to e-mobility concepts and technologies

• Electric vehicles and machinery used in ports (trucks, cranes, AGVs)

• Port electrification and global decarbonization goals

• Overview of emissions sources in port operations

• Regulatory frameworks and global initiatives (IMO, EU Fit for 55, etc.)

Day 2: Infrastructure Planning for E-Mobility in Ports

• Charging technologies (AC/DC, fast, wireless, pantograph systems)

• Infrastructure requirements and layout planning

• Power demand estimation and load management

• Integration with existing port facilities and traffic patterns

• Case studies: Electrification of port terminals (Rotterdam, LA, Hamburg)

Day 3: Energy Management and Smart Grid Integration

• Grid capacity planning and impact of EV loads

• Renewable energy integration (solar, wind)

• Battery storage and energy management systems (EMS)

• Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies in port ecosystems

• Role of utility providers and grid operators

Day 4: Operational Strategies and Fleet Transition

• Transitioning port fleets to electric: opportunities and barriers

• Fleet lifecycle planning and cost-benefit analysis

• Procurement strategies and OEM partnerships

• Maintenance considerations for electric fleets

• Data collection, monitoring, and KPI evaluation

Day 5: Implementation Planning and Future Trends

• Roadmap development for port e-mobility adoption

• Safety and interoperability standards

• Cybersecurity and digital infrastructure in electric ports

• Public-private partnerships and funding opportunities