Electric cranes increase smart capacity

The two Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) 14,000 teu cranes have been installed at GCT Global Container Terminals Inc (GCT) Vanterm at the Port of Vancouver and are part of the operator’s plan to in decouple business growth from emissions growth.

“The delivery of these two modern cranes is one of many steps we are taking to increase capability and customer service in the most sustainable way possible to support BC’s climate objectives while creating well-paid jobs”, said Doron Grosman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Global Container Terminals Inc.

Smart investment

This investment is part of GCT’s previously announced CAN$160-million-dollar private sector investment to modernise and densify operations at GCT Vanterm and the Western Trade Corridor through British Columbia.

The ship-to-shore cranes are electrically powered and feature regenerative drives that can provide power back into the grid and high-efficiency LED lighting.

They reduce glare and light pollution along with features intended to reduce operational noise. Plus, they have also been painted cloud-white to mitigate daytime skyline visibility.

The cranes, along with other equipment upgrades and process improvements, will improve safety for the workforce, increase terminal capability and reduce equipment emissions by 55% – all within the same footprint.

Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, GCT operates Green Marine certified terminals in two principal North American ports: GCT Vanterm and GCT Deltaport in Vancouver and Delta, BC.