Transport

Ports and Docks

Ports are fundamental to the UK's economy. They handle an immense activity, including half of the country's food consumption, 458m tonnes of cargo, and 95% of the goods trade valued at £891bn in 2022, contributing £1.2bn to the Exchequer per annum. Although shipping by large bulk carriers and large container ships is the most efficient way to move freight, British ports aspire to reduce carbon emissions. The UK actively participates in international initiatives to reduce maritime emissions by establishing Emission Control Areas (ECAs) and the development of Green Shipping Corridors. However, the lack of government funding makes emission abatement challenging for such a competitive sector.

One major challenge for this sector is the decarbonisation of Shore Power. We supplied over 230 transformers to nearly 40 different ports, 90 of which are low-loss amorphous transformers, which reduce energy losses and carbon emissions for the ports whilst lowering running costs.

Rail

The UK railway network is the backbone of public transport nationwide, with 1.6bn passenger journeys on national rail services in fiscal year 23/'24. Similarly, rail freight is a vital alternative to road transport, with 69m tonnes of goods processed over the same period, contributing to 1.4m tCO₂ saving every year. The railway system relies on extensive infrastructure, including trains, trams, tracks, stations, and maintenance facilities, all of which demand significant energy to function efficiently.

The UK government has committed to phasing out all diesel-only trains by 2040 as part of its broader strategy to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable transportation. Reliance on more reliable and energy-efficient electrical infrastructure will become more prevalent for the rail industry in the near future. Our low-loss amorphous transformers create a sustainable opportunity to reduce energy losses. We supplied transformers to London King's Cross, Bristol Temple Meads, the Great Western Railway, and others.