Ports electrification is important for sustainable maritime operations. By transitioning cargo handling equipment, cranes, and other critical infrastructure from fossil fuels to electricity, you can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve competitiveness. We can support your electrification process. Our cable and pipe seals help ensure safety, reliability, and future-proofing of electrical infrastructure.
Roxtec sealing systems for cable and pipe penetrations contribute to efficient port electrification. By protecting critical electrical and data connections against multiple hazards, our solutions help ports meet strict environmental regulations and community expectations for cleaner air. The modular design of the seals allows for easy upgrades and expansions, supporting the use of electric equipment that reduces maintenance needs, lowers energy costs, and minimizes downtime.
As the complexity and density of cable routing increases, robust cable and pipe entry seals become essential for safety and regulatory compliance. With Roxtec, you can invest in sustainable infrastructure, strengthen competitiveness and achieve decarbonization targets.
Roxtec sealing solutions for ports
Our flexible sealing systems for cable and pipe penetrations protect against multiple hazards, safeguarding critical electrical and data connections. The modular design of the seals allows for easy upgrades and expansions as ports add new equipment or increase electrification. Our seals help meet international safety standards and reduce risk. By enabling safe electrification, we support you in achieving your decarbonization targets.
Application areas for Roxtec seals
Shore power systems
Shore power systems allow docked vessels to plug into the local electrical grid, shutting down diesel engines and reducing emissions. This requires robust electrical infrastructure, including high-capacity cable management and reliable sealing solutions. Roxtec seals protect electrical connections between shore power units and vessels, preventing water ingress, fire, and corrosion, and help ensuring reliable operation of cold ironing systems.
Crane electrification
The transition from diesel-powered to electric cranes, such as ship-to-shore, STS, and rubber-tired gantry, RTG, cranes, reduces fuel consumption, maintenance costs, and emissions. It involves upgrading power supply systems, integrating charging stations, and ensuring secure cable routing and protection. Used in STS and RTG cranes to secure power and control cables against vibration, water, dust, and rodents, Roxtec modular transits are ideal for crane enclosures and cable crossings, supporting safe upgrades and retrofits.
Charging stations and infrastructure
Installing charging stations for electric yard trucks, forklifts, and other cargo handling equipment can involve retrofitting existing assets or investing in new electric vehicles and machinery. Roxtec solutions secure power and data cables for electric vehicle and equipment charging stations, providing watertight, dust-tight, and pest-resistant protection. Their built-in spare capacity allows for upgrades as electrification expands.
Renewable energy installations
Ports deploy solar panels, wind turbines, or fuel cells to generate clean electricity. Used in such installations to seal cables and pipes entering substations, control rooms, and transformer areas, Roxtec seals protect against environmental hazards and supports reliable integration of clean energy sources. The seals protect low-voltage, high-voltage, and quay crane substations, transformer rooms, and UPS rooms from fire, flooding, humidity, gas, and rodents to ensure operational reliability and minimize downtime.
Control rooms and data centers
Roxtec seals safeguard sensitive electronics and data infrastructure from fire, water, dust, and electromagnetic interference, EMI. The seals contribute to securing operational continuity for port automation and digitalization initiatives.
Cabinets, manholes, and vaults
Ports upgrade connections to local power grids to support increased electricity demand and ensure reliable supply. Lightweight, area-efficient Roxtec seals are ideal for protecting cabinets, junction boxes, manholes, and underground vaults with high cable density. The seals prevent water ingress, rodents, and frost damage, supporting safe operation and maintenance.
Electrification is an environmental imperative – and a strategic opportunity for ports to modernize, reduce costs, and enhance their reputation. We are ready to support port authorities and operators with proven solutions that make electrification safer, more reliable, and future-ready. Contact us today to learn more on how we can help you.
Watch webinar on cable and pipe seals for ports
Learn how to prevent fire, water ingress, pests, and rodents from damaging equipment that is crucial for your port infrastructure. In the educational webinar “Secure your port against unscheduled downtime”, Roxtec sealing specialists highlight solutions to help you handle multiple threats. Learn more about hazards that can be met with modular sealing techniques and about efficient ways to design seals for specific requirements.
