CEO Sergio Kano, says: “The new container handling equipment will boost SCT’s crane capacity twofold. The fully erect delivery was an important consideration in the selection process. SCT is experiencing massive growth and every portion of our terminal is utilized for container operation with little space for erecting cranes.”
The post-Panamaxes have an outreach of 47.5 metres up to 18 containers wide with a lift height of 36 metres above the quay. High speed AC drive systems are provided for each of the main motions to reduce maintenance and increase productivity. Special features, such as remote crane condition monitoring, will provide real-time feedback of the crane system status, and enable port technicians to diagnose potential faults from a computer monitor in the maintenance office. SCT is already equipped with an advanced communication network, which permits use of this technology through a fiber optic and high-speed radio signal infrastructure. The cranes also have a high lifting capacity of 65 tons to reduce overall cycle times, enabling the lifting of two fully loaded containers simultaneously.
The RTGs use similar technology, and have the capability to increase yard capacity through one-over-fivehigh stacking and six containers wide plus a roadway.
TSSA worked closely with ZPMC to introduce advanced diesel engine condition monitoring, extended oil change intervals and lower exhaust emissions. The new equipment is expected to be operational by the last quarter of 2005.
New tax incentives introduced by the Brazilian government and closer trade partnerships with Chinese companies have given TSSA the confidence to move forward with the investment.
