Terminal operators and shipping lines use shore power connections – known as cold ironing – to supply refrigerated containers (reefers) with grid electricity while berthed, replacing onboard diesel generator sets.
Source: https://www.porttechnology.org/news/reefer-electrification-at-new-port-terminals/
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