Port of Montevideo-based Montecon S.A.’s new RTGs will be the first Liebherr RTGs in Uruguay. An active front end (AFE) and a CRD electric power supply eliminates emissions and reduces fuel consumption and noise.
Liebherr’s area sales manager for the Americas, Ray Cronin, commented: “Liebherr are pleased to sell our first two ERTGs to Uruguay. Montecon S.A. were impressed with the technological solution presented by Liebherr. The inherent value found in the Liebherr design including Liebherr’s eight-rope reeving, simultaneous drive motion and the stiff and lightweight design provided an exceptional foundation on which to build these modern, safe and environmentally friendly machines.”
Utilising space
Stacking ten containers and a truck lane wide and one over six containers high, the ERTGs are ideal for maximising space utilisation as the port optimises an RTG operation that includes reefer handling.
The Liebherr RTGs include BTG Autosteering, stack and gantry anti-collision, and a truck anti-lift system. Embedded fibre communications and Liebherr’s open architecture ensures efficient communications and future proofs the machines for the coming decades.
Montecon already harnesses advanced technologies such as blockchain and are working to integrate 5G and process automation to maximise port productivity.
A fleet of seven Liebherr mobile harbour cranes are already in operation at the port.
The RTGs will be delivered to the Port in early 2021.