Hutchison Ports BEST operates first 100% electric reach stacker in Southern Europe

Hutchison Ports BEST has put into operation at its terminal in the Port of Barcelona the first electric Reach Stacker in Southern Europe.

This new acquisition is part of a plan to reduce the carbon footprint of the terminal, making it the most sustainable and efficient terminal in southern Europe.

With this move, the Spanish terminal begins to replace equipment that operates with a combustion engine and diesel fuel with all-electric machinery that uses lithium batteries.

The installation of the...

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APM Terminals Suape acquires all-electric container handlers from SANY

APM Terminals Suape in Brazil has finalized the acquisition of 28 pieces of all-electric container handling equipment from SANY.

Specifically tailored for the new terminal, this equipment showcases cutting-edge technology designed to deliver superior efficiency and safety standards.

Furthermore, this investment marks APM Terminals’ latest initiative in advancing the adoption of electric container handling solutions, reinforcing its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2040.

“APM Terminals...

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Global Ports strengthens Petrolesport operations with new terminal equipment

Global Ports, Russia’s major port and terminal operator, has purchased three reachstackers and eight terminal tractors for its multipurpose marine terminal Petrolesport in the Big port of Saint Petersburg.

The reachstackers were produced by China-based SANY equipment manufacturer and the terminal tractors were supplied by Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer SHACMAN.

Two of the reachstackers have a loading capacity of 45 tonnes and the other one has a capacity of 10 tonnes. The reachstackers...

https://container-news.com/global-ports-strengthens-petrolesport-operations-with-new-terminal-equipment/

APM Temrinals invests US$60 million in electrification pilot projects worldwide

The US$60 million electrification pilot programme at Aqaba Container Terminal, APM Terminals Barcelona, APM Terminals Mobile, Pier 400 Los Angeles, and Suez Canal Container Terminal has recently started.

APM Terminals has announced agreements with Konecranes and SANY for long-term partnerships on the development of electric port equipment to support these pilot projects.

SANY will supply APM Terminals with ten electric terminal tractors, two electric reach stackers, and two electric empty...

https://container-news.com/apm-temrinals-invests-us60-million-in-electrification-pilot-projects-worldwide/

SANY introduces electrically powered port machinery to European market

SANY is now bringing its electrically powered port machinery to the European market. The company has already 100 SANY empty container handlers and 40 reach stackers with electric drives in use in China and Southeast Asia.

The European Union has set the ambitious goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. A key role in achieving this is played by the transport and industrial sectors. In this context, the type of drive plays a major role when purchasing new port machinery.

Mor...

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Port of Riga develops box handling infrastructure

Port of Riga put its new 100m high and 790 tonne container crane into operation on 25 August, unloading the first boxes from a COSCO container vessel.

The new unit was commissioned in a ceremony at the Baltic port company’s Baltic Container Terminal (BCT).

The new crane, which was made in China by SANY Marine Heavy Industry, has a lifting capacity of up to 40 tonnes and a lifting speed of 1m per second. Additionally, its 47m boom length can service container ships of up to 15 container rows...

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