ICO Launches Belgium’s First Commercial Shore Power Facility for RoRo Ships in Port News 19/06/2026 International Car Operators N.V. (ICO), a member of the NYK Group, has commenced operation of the first shore power facility for roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels at the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium. Following a successful test phase in early June, during which all technical specifications were validated, the first vessel, a pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) operated by NYK, was connected to the system and supplied with electricity. This marks the first commercial operation of a shore power system for RoRo vessels in Belgium, as well as the first use of shore power by the NYK Group for a PCTC at berth. Shore power enables moored ships to be supplied with electricity from the terminal, allowing onboard generators to be shut down. Ships can therefore run on renewable energy during their stay in port, significantly reducing CO₂ emissions, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter, while contributing to better air quality in and around the port. The facility currently has the capacity to supply power to one ship at a time, with the potential to expand capacity in the future. The project was made possible in part by a grant from the Flemish Agency for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (VLAIO), underscoring the importance of collaboration between industry and government in the development of a sustainable and future-proof port. All electricity supplied to ships is entirely green. ICO generates this power via its on-site wind farm of 11 turbines. ICO also provides the necessary connections and cabling, enabling even ships without onboard shore power infrastructure to use the system. With this investment, ICO is anticipating the future and the continued greening of the shipping industry. The installation helps prepare Zeebrugge for the next generation of greener ships and strengthens the port’s role in the energy transition. “This investment confirms ICO’s ambition to play a pioneeri