EQUIPMENT

More capacity, more RTGs

12 years ago

As more terminals are increasing capacity as a result of an increase in demand, equipment companies Kalmar and Konecranes are receiving new and repeat orders for rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes.

The cranes are of the G HPK 8200 B four-rope-grab variant for use off the coast of Kalimantan

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is to supply eight RTGs to Turkish port operator Evyaport – a gateway to global commerce for Istanbul, Kocaeli and Adapaxari region – which is looking to expand its container operations.

Evyaport chose electric Kalmar E-One² RTGs to facilitate the expansion of its operations as they help improve handling efficiency and lower operating costs. The cranes have the capability of handling 7+1 wide with one over six high stacking and maximum lift capacity of 41 tonnes. The units runs on mains electric power, provided via a bus bar automatic arm, delivering zero emissions.

They also operate with SmartRail, Kalmar’s electronic driver assistant system for enhancing RTG controls and operation.

Delivery is scheduled for Q4 2014 and Q2 2015.

US order
Konecranes is also to deliver RTGs to transportation supplier CSX Intermodal Terminals Inc in the US. Along with the four RTGS, the company will also deliver reach stackers to two facilities in Chicago and Charleston.

The RTGs are equipped with Konecranes Active Load Control for efficient anti-sway and fine-positioning and have a lifting capacity of 50 tonnes.

The two reach stackers will be used for loading and unloading containers from trains in first and second rail. They have a lifting capacity of 45 tonnes in first rail and 43 tonnes in second rail.

Delivery is set for March 2015.

Terex solutions
Terex Port Solutions (TPS) is strengthening its position in Indonesia with three further Terex Gottwald floating cranes being delivered to Winning Logistics Investments Pte Ltd.

The cranes are of the G HPK 8200 B four-rope-grab variant for use off the coast of Kalimantan, where they will start work in fall 2014.

They provide a 63 tonne grab curve and a maximum hoisting speed of 140m/min. They are powered by diesel generators installed onboard the floating crane barges. Each barge also provides accommodations for 30 crew members.

Winning Logistics said it chose the floating cranes to make future handling off the coast of the island more efficient.