ICTSI Poland cited for energy efficiency

Baltic Container Terminal (BCT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) container terminal in the Port of Gdynia, Poland, has successfully modernized its lighting systems, and as a result received the prestigious White Certificates that may be traded on Poland’s Energy Exchange, delivering what amounts to a financial bonus.

White Certificates are basically granted property rights and are awarded by the President of Poland’s Energy Regulatory Office for Energy Efficiency Improvement.

The modernization of the lighting systems at BCT was completed in late 2016 at a total cost of PLN 420,000 (US$115,000) and consisted of replacing 396 luminaires for 132 energy-saving LED systems, resulting in significant energy savings.

The level of energy saving achieved is reflected in the value of the White Certificates awarded with these able to be traded (sold) up until 2020.

BCT estimates that the use of the White Certificates will result in a total financial bonus of up to US$75,000.

Krzysztof Szymborski, BCT CEO, said: “The modernized lighting system now in use does not only promotes energy efficiency but also greater health and safety in the workplace as well as enhanced operational efficiency. The introduction of the LED lighting represents part of the outcome of our continuous improvement systems, and we are very pleased that the Energy Regulatory Office for Energy Efficiency Improvement has commended our work by the award of the White Certificates.”

This latest achievement follows on from BCT’s implementation of ISO 55001: 2011 Energy Management System Standard in 2014.

The Baltic Container Terminal is a wholly-owned subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. ICTSI operates 31 terminals in 18 countries and is recognized to be a leading developer, manager and operator of gateway container terminals of different sizes and serving extended hinterlands including cross border.