..AND NEW EQUIPMENT TOO

Calcutta Port Trust is to undertake a major investment in the Calcutta Dock System, involving MHCs, RTGs, reachstackers and terminal tractors/trailers. One RTG will enter operation by May, bringing to four the number of RTGs available within the Dock. At present, there are seven reachstackers operational. of which two are owned by the Port Trust, two operated by it but hired from external contractors, whilst three are operated privately. The Trust will add a further two reachstackers, which it will buy outright.