In order to promote environmental protection and reduce carbon emissions, TIPC launched the ‘Green Port Incentive Program’ with the aim of encouraging shipping companies to deploy clean vessels to its ports and promote the electrification of cargo handling equipment within port areas. This initiative helps to enhance port operational efficiency while mitigating the environmental impact of the shipping industry. Through its incentive mechanism, TIPC supports industry stakeholders in adopting green transitions, reducing the costs associated with low-carbon transformation, and accelerating the realization of low-carbon port operations.

Among the incentives, the ESI (Environmental Ship Index) incentive encourages shipping companies to deploy vessels with lower pollutant emissions. The rewards are granted based on the ESI score of each vessel.

Another key focus is the electrification incentive for cargo handling equipment. As part of the shift towards low-carbon operations, operators are encouraged to gradually phase out fuel-powered cargo handling machinery and replace them with electric-powered equipment, thereby reducing carbon emissions and noise pollution.

In addition, the installation of charging facilities is also eligible for incentive support. This encourages port operators to upgrade their equipment and enhance the availability of charging infrastructure, thereby promoting the adoption of electric-powered machinery and equipment.

This initiative represents a long-term benefit for both ports and the shipping industry. As critical hubs for trade and logistics, ports have a significant environmental impact. Through incentive programs, Taiwan ports are taking steady steps toward green transformation, enhancing their international competitiveness and attracting environmentally conscious global shipping companies to choose Taiwan as a preferred port of call.