Jeddah Port''s Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) has taken delivery of two remote-controlled Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes and 10 hybrid Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGs) with an investment of US35m, as it aims to double annual container throughput capacity to 5.2m TEUs by 2023.
Manufactured by ZPMC in Shanghai, China, the 65t twin-lift capacity STS cranes can accommodate the latest generation of Ultra-Large Container Ships (ULCS) of 24,000+ TEU capacity, with a 70m reach and a 52m height. RSGT is the only terminal at the Port of Jeddah capable of accommodating the ULCS class ships.
"This is another key milestone in RSGT's commitment and continuous investment to enhance our world-class terminal services. As well as increase the efficiency and capability to meet the different levels of customer needs for next-generation vessels", stated RSGT CEO, Jens Floe.
Boosting efficiency
The semi-automated STS cranes feature advanced technology such as remote control, Optical Character Scanning capability; chassis alignment, and automatic landing systems; vessel profiling, gantry, and trolley positioning systems; and intelligent status condition monitoring systems.
Additionally, the hybrid-RTGs will enhance environmentally sustainable terminal and yard operations by automatically switching to battery power from diesel power. This will optimise efficiency by reducing fuel consumption and harmful greenhouse gas emissions during container handling operations.
Plans are underway for a total investment of US$1.7bn on infrastructure, equipment, and improvements in line with RSGT'S commitment to Jeddah's future, ultimately increasing annual container throughput capacity to 8.8m TEU.
