Electric RTGs aid modernisation project

GT USA Wilmington, part of Gulftainer, will operate the RTG cranes at the Port of Wilmington in Delaware. Part of an initial investment of US$100m, the KoneCranes RTGs Spanning 7 containers wide and 5 high and are expected to turn the current ‘wheeled’ yard system into an efficient stacking system to benefit gate and vessel operations.

Eric Casey, CEO of GT USA Wilmington, said: “The addition of these advanced crane systems at the Port of Wilmington underlines our commitment to further strengthen our operations at the terminal. Since taking over operations at the port it has been our key goal to significantly improve performance for the benefit of our partners and customers. We continuously review our operational procedures to enhance the investment we are making in our facility and to strengthen the efficiency of operations and maximise productivity. The new RTG cranes will provide greater flexibility in their operations. This will help speed up the terminal operations and create even better value for our customers.”

This equipment is the first part of a phased delivery to develop an identified container yard. The cranes will be delivered on site fully assembled by KoneCranes ready to be commissioned to enter operations once the yard densification project is complete.

The project, scheduled to be completed in late autumn 2020, will effectively double the current yard capacity.