Hamburger Hafen und Logistiks (HHLA) in Germany recently acquired the first three of eight automatic stacking crane (ASC) blocks.
The ASC block design consist of two inner cranes operating on the same rails and one outer crane working on its own rail which makes it possible to pass the two inner cranes.
The three-crane concept affords greater flexibility by allowing the ASCs to work independently, ensuring good performance at peak times.
Supplier Cargotec says it is the first crane automation and control project requiring this level of technical complexity.
