Petrolesport (PLP)

Petrolesport adds two new reachstackers to its cargo handling equipment fleet

Petrolesport (PLP), a multifunctional marine terminal in the Big Port of Saint Petersburg has put into operation two new reachstackers with increased loading capacity.

PLP is a part of the Global Ports Group, the largest operator of container terminals in the Russian market by capacity and container throughput.

In particular, the new equipment, supplied by major Chinese manufacturer Sany, has a lifting capacity of 45 tonnes and is highly manoeuvrable.

Also, the reachstackers can handle all types...

https://container-news.com/petrolesport-adds-two-new-reachstackers-to-its-cargo-handling-equipment-fleet/

Global Port’s container traffic remains stable

The Russian container terminal operator Global Ports (GLPR) has reported a stable container throughput during the fourth quarter and the fiscal year (FY) 2021.

In particular, Global Port’s consolidated marine container throughput recorded a marginal decline of 0.9% year-on-year, with 385,000 TEU handled in its terminals.

Ust-Luga Container Terminal (ULCT), the first greenfield container terminal in Russia, located in Luga Bay, registered the largest year-on-year decrease of 35.8% in container...

https://container-news.com/global-ports-container-traffic-remains-stable/

Global Ports expands inspection capacities at two terminals

Global Ports Group has decided to modernise the inspection facilities at its marine terminals First Container Terminal (FCT) and Petrolesport (PLP), located in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

The project is expected to increase the capacity for cargo inspection by 33% at FCT and 77% at PLP, therefore increasing the productivity of inspection operations.

It is also estimated to provide an opportunity for the terminals to meet the growing demand for inspection services and maintain a high quality of...

https://container-news.com/global-ports-expands-inspection-capacities-at-two-terminals/

Global Ports terminal launches base station equipment

The Global Ports operated Petrolesport (PLP) terminal and the Russian digital services provider Rostelecom have put into operation a base station at the terminal to ensure full coverage with a service data transfer network across PLP’s handling complex.

The deployment of the new infrastructure has created a “secure and high-speed data transfer network” to support PLP operational service’s use of mobile devices, according to a statement.

In addition, the base station equipment which was installed...

https://container-news.com/global-ports-terminal-launches-base-station-equipment/

Russian terminal launches video monitoring of crane operations

Petrolesport (PLP), a Global Ports Group company located in the Big Port of St. Petersburg, has installed a video surveillance system on its ship-to-shore (STS) gantry cranes.

The equipment will improve the crane operator’s visibility and increase the safety of container handling, according to an announcement.

“Monitoring cargo movement with cameras will increase the safety and convenience of loading and unloading operations,” noted Marc Niederer, Global Ports Chief Operating Officer.

Each of the...

https://container-news.com/russian-terminal-launches-video-monitoring-of-crane-operations/

Global Ports launches electronic pass approval at St. Petersburg port

Global Ports Group has launched digital approval of pass requests at its St. Petersburg terminals, First Container Terminal (FCT) and Petrolesport (PLP), via the Group’s Unified Client Portal.

The acceptance of paper requests will no longer be carried out from 22 July 2021, according to a statement.

The newly activated automated system for exchanging legally significant documents to enable the remote issuance of passes was developed and implemented by ROLIS, an IT-solutions developer within the...

https://container-news.com/global-ports-launches-electronic-pass-approval-at-st-petersburg-port/

Global Ports enhances handling equipment fleet of FCT and PLP

The largest Russian container terminal operator, Global Ports Group has purchased 32 new terminal tractors and 40 semi-trailers for its First Container Terminal (FCT) and Petrolesport (PLP), which are located in the Great Port of St. Petersburg.

This new equipment will increase the efficiency and speed of cargo handling at both terminals’ container storage yards and berths, according to an announcement.

FCT has received 15 Terberg YT193 tractors and 16 Seacom semi-trailers with a capacity of 60...

https://container-news.com/global-ports-enhances-handling-equipment-fleet-of-fct-and-plp/

Global Ports to boost efficiency with new services

The largest container operator in Russia, Global Ports has announced new services to improve its operations and increase its efficiency.

Global Ports has launched a service for digital issuance of orders for the loading of export containers at Petrolesport (PLP) and Ust-Luga Container Terminal (ULCT).

The customers of all marine terminals of the Group in the North-West of Russia will be able now to manage export shipments via the Global Ports Unified Customer Portal after the First Container...

https://container-news.com/global-ports-to-boost-efficiency-with-new-services/