PRODUCT REPORT | MOBILE & STS CRANES
Last year, Spinelli became the first Italian port operator to acquire a Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald crane, a type ESP.9, with a maximum hook lift capacity of 125 tons.
ZPMC Port of Salalah in Osman has received the first four of 10 ZPMC ship-to-shore (STS) cranes as part of its $300 million container terminal modernisation and extension project.
Once the project is finished in the first
quarter of 2025, the terminal’s annual capacity will rise from 5 million to 6 million TEU. With this additional capacity, the Port of Salalah will become a vital centre for the area. According to APM Terminals (APMT), the electric cranes are among the largest equipment of their kind in the world and set new standards in terms of size and efficiency.
With an approximate outreach of
75 metres, they can handle vessels 26 containers deep. The cranes also have a lifting height of 58 metres above the rail and 77 metres total hoist height (including below rail) and a rated capacity under spreader of 65 tons. A further six cranes are due for arrival in the second quarter of this year. Replacing four lower specification cranes, the 10 cranes will increase the number of STS cranes at the terminal to 27. The upgrade is reportedly being implemented by APMT Project Execution together with APMT Asset Engineering and APM Terminals Crane & Engineering Services.
It includes upgrades to all six existing berths and expansion of the yard. In addition to the STS cranes, other planned equipment includes 12 Rubber Tyred
Gantry (RTGs) cranes, two reachstackers, three electric empty container handlers and 30 trucks and trailers.
LIEBHERR Liebherr Container Cranes has partnered with Rijeka Gateway, supplying the terminal in Croatia with remote control yard cranes. As part of the project, Liebherr will
supply the terminal with 15 electric rubber- tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) and two rail mounted gantry (RMG) cranes. Liebherr’s ERTGs are powered by electric
busbar technology with drive-in auto- connect functionality. The elimination of all hydraulics and the utilisation of the Liebherr Liduro Power Port, a mobile lithium-ion battery that provides power for cross-travelling between stacks ensures emission free operation, is in line with the terminals’ decarbonisation roadmap and Terminal of the Future concept. The electric powered RTGs are supplemented by two advanced RMGs for intermodal handling at the terminal. The Liebherr ERTGs and RMGs feature Liebherr Remote Operator Stations (ROS). In keeping with the terminal’s commitment to sustainability, the adoption of remotely controlled cranes eliminates the need for operators to be physically present on the cranes, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries. “We understand the importance of
environmentally responsible practices, and we strive to be a leader in sustainable supply chains. With our Liebherr solution, customers can not only achieve operational excellence but also contribute to a more sustainable future,” said Declan O’Sullivan, GM, Sales, Liebherr Container Cranes. “The partnership between Liebherr Container Cranes and Rijeka Gateway
exemplifies the shared commitment to innovation and sustainability. “By leveraging remote operations
and advanced equipment, the terminal is establishing new benchmarks for operational efficiency, safety, and environmental responsibility in the Adriatic region.”In other news, US West Coast gateway Port Canaveral has added a second mobile harbour crane to its roster, an LHM 600 Evo 6, allowing it to handle a wider range of cargoes. The Evo 6 joins a 2019 Evo5 model commissioned at the port in 2019. “Investing in state-of-the-art equipment
like this bolsters our ability to handle a broad spectrum of cargo and increases our capacity to manage heavy lift operations like space components,” said John Murray, CEO, Port Canaveral. The crane chassis and boom assembly
along with other components arrived aboard the BBC Chartering vessel, BBC Moonstone, at Port Canaveral’s North Cargo Berth 5 (NCB5). Ambassador Services International,
working in conjunction with the ship’s personnel handled the offload of heavy components. Assembly, testing and certification of the new crane is expected to be complete by mid-to-late March. The Liebherr LHM 600 Evo 6 surpasses
its predecessor in both size and capability, featuring a lift capacity of 154 tons (139.7 tonnes) and a jib length of 200 ft (60.9 m). Notably, its 20-container reach allows for containers to be stacked nine high on deck, versus an 18-container reach for the Evo 5. Canaveral Port Authority board of commissioners approved the $7.4m investment in 2022. This cost was partially offset by a USD2.8 million grant awarded to the port by the Florida Department of Transportation.
Canaveral Port. Liebherr cranes.
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