{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Shore power supply in the port","description":"Shore power supply – commonly known as \"cold ironing\" or \"onshore power supply (OPS)\" – is port infrastructure that delivers grid electricity to berthed vessels, enabling them to switch off their auxiliary diesel generators. The technology significantly cuts exhaust emissions, noise, and fuel burn during port calls, making it particularly relevant at ports located near residential areas. Carriers pay a connection charge plus consumption costs, which are typically outweighed by fuel savings on lo","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/shore-power-supply-in-the-port","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-18T13:28:52.614560","citation":"https://www.porttechnology.org/news/shore-power-supply/","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/shore-power-supply-in-the-port","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Shore power supply in the port · Shore power supply – commonly known as \"cold ironing\" or \"onshore power supply (OPS)\" – is port infrastructure that delivers grid electricity to berthed vessels, enabling them to switch off their auxiliary diesel generators. · Quelle: https://www.porttechnology.org/news/shore-power-supply/"}