International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) said its operation in Argentina, through TecPlata S.A., is now handling carbon-neutral containers, the first in that country.
“The latest achievement marks a significant step forward in the company’s commitment to sustainability, reinforcing its position as a leader in innovative logistics solutions,” ICTSI said in a statement yesterday.
The fete follows the TecPlata’s carbon neutral certification in August. It is also the first port in Argentina to obtain carbon neutral certification.
“Through the collaboration with Petrocuyo, LOGIN, and Carbon+, TecPlata successfully implemented practices that prioritize environmental responsibility while ensuring operational efficiency. TecPlata’s carbon neutral port logistics initiative not only sets a new standard across the industry, but also demonstrates the company’s dedication to fostering a greener future,” ICTSI said.
“As the first Argentine port to achieve carbon neutrality, TecPlata is committed to driving sustainable practices in the logistics sector and generating a meaningful impact on the environment,” it added.
TecPlata is the fifth port under ICTSI’s portfolio to achieve carbon neutral certification, after Contecon Guayaquil in Ecuador, Contecon Manzanillo in Mexico, Rio Brasil Terminal and Tecon Suape in Brazil.
ICTSI said the certification underscores TecPlata’s commitment to reduce its carbon footprint, promoting responsible resource use, and offsetting unavoidable emissions through certified carbon credits, which support the development of renewable energy sources.
ICTSI said TecPlata’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions will be monitored annually.
Juan Pablo Trujillo, TecPlata chief executive officer, said TecPlata’s certification also aligns with the ICTSI Group’s decarbonization objectives, working towards a greener, cleaner future, and fostering opportunities for innovation and growth.
“ICTSI’s global mission includes creating a positive impact on its partner communities, leading environmental and social development programs. Through the Comprehensive Climate Change Initiative, TecPlata supports ICTSI’s efforts to reduce GHG emissions from its operations (Scope 1) and purchased electricity (Scope 2) by 26 percent per container movement by 2030 (using 2021 as the baseline). This is a significant step toward achieving carbon neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2 by 2050,” Trujillo said.
In October 2008, TecPlata S.A. was granted a 30-year concession to build and operate an all-purpose port terminal in the greater Buenos Aires area in Argentina by the Consorcio de Gestion del Puerto La Plata.
Built with an investment of $450 million, TecPlata is Argentina’s most modern container terminal with an initial capacity of 450,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) capacity, and capable of being extended of up to 1 million TEUs in the second phase.
