Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC)

Drydocks World orders new Floating Sheerleg Crane from ZPMC

DP World-owned Drydocks World has signed a contract with Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) to acquire a next-generation 5,000-tonne Floating Sheerleg Crane, designed to meet the rising demand for large-scale offshore projects.

The signing ceremony took place in Dubai, with prominent attendees including Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, Captain Rado Antolovic, PhD, CEO of Drydocks World, ZPMC Chairman You Ruikai, and senior leadership from both organizations.

“Our...

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AD Ports invests US$114 million in new cranes at Congo and Angola terminals

AD Ports Group has awarded contracts exceeding US$114 million to Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) for the supply of six ship-to-shore (STS) cranes and 17 hybrid rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes.

These cranes will be deployed at AD Ports Group’s terminal projects at the New East Mole Terminal in Pointe Noire, Republic of the Congo, and Noatum Ports’ Luanda Terminal in Angola.

“We are pleased to advance our concession agreements in Angola and Congo. These cranes play a crucial role in...

https://container-news.com/ad-ports-invests-us114-million-in-new-cranes-at-congo-and-angola-terminals/

ZPMC dismisses US politicians cybersecurity allegations

China-based port equipment manufacturer Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) responded to recent allegations claiming that its machines could pose a cybersecurity threat to the United States.

The largest port crane manufacturer in the world said it “always strictly adheres to the laws and regulations of relevant countries and regions and has been operating in compliance with the applicable laws and regulatory requirements.”

The Chinese company pointed out that its cranes are used in several...

https://container-news.com/zpmc-dismisses-us-politicians-cybersecurity-allegations/

Port of Salalah receives first cranes in US$300 million expansion project

Amidst its US$300 million project aimed at upgrading and expanding its container terminal, the Port of Salalah has recently welcomed the arrival of the initial four out of 10 state-of-the-art ZPMC ship-to-shore cranes.

This milestone marks a significant step forward in the major Oman’s port endeavour, with completion slated for the first quarter of 2025. Upon project culmination, the terminal’s annual capacity will surge from 5 million to 6 million TEUs, solidifying the Port of Salalah’s pivotal...

https://container-news.com/port-of-salalah-receives-first-cranes-in-us300-million-expansion-project/

Port of Salalah invests in eco-efficient port equipment

Port of Salalah has invested in 16 eco-efficient rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes and three mobile harbour cranes to expand operations, improve container handling capabilities, as well as reduce its environmental impact.

Oman’s largest port has already taken delivery of 12 out of the 16 new eco-efficient RTG cranes from the heavy-duty equipment manufacturer Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC). The cranes are estimated to be operational by January 2022.

In addition, the Omani port has ordered...

https://container-news.com/port-of-salalah-invests-in-eco-efficient-port-equipment/

Cavotec wins two orders for container crane electrification

The Swiss cleantech company Cavotec has won two orders from the crane manufacturer Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC), to provide major ports in China and the US with motorised cable reel electrification systems for container cranes.

The total value of the two orders amounts to more than US$1.47 million (1.3€ million), according to a statement.

For the first order, Cavotec will supply motorised cable reel systems for electrification of rail-mounted gantry cranes for a container yard at the...

https://container-news.com/cavotec-wins-two-orders-for-container-crane-electrification/

APM Terminals and ZMPC enter into alliance

APM Terminals has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chinese port equipment manufacturer Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Company Limited (ZPMC) to update its equipment through automation technologies.

This strategic alliance focuses on the joint development and deployment of a range of automated solutions, such as automated container handling equipment.

Signed virtually on 11 October, the MoU also includes an order from APM Terminals for 18 Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes and nine...

https://container-news.com/apm-terminals-and-zmpc-enter-into-alliance/

ZMPC sets foot in South Africa RTG market

China-based port equipment manufacturer, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) will supply automated rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) to a South African port for the first time in its history.

On 29 June, ZPMC won the bid for 17 sets of RTGs in the Ports of Durban and Cape Town of Transnet Group of South Africa, which is the first time that ZPMC’s RTGs have entered the South African market.

The project was tendered in October 2020 and lasted for eight months, with ZPMC stating it broke the...

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Port of Oakland gets new cranes

Three new ZPMC cranes from China are expected to make the final leg of their journey to the Stevedoring Services of America’s (SSA) marine terminal, Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT).

SSA said its new cranes have a lift height of 53m above the dock and can reach 68.5m across a ship’s deck. When the crane booms are in the raised position, the cranes reach more than 122m above the wharf. SSA operates 10 cranes at OICT, three of which will be removed to make way for the new units.

“Tall...

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Giant container cranes arrive at Florida’s Port Everglades

Port Everglades has received three Super Post-Panamax container gantry cranes, the largest of their kind on 17 November, with the option to buy three more of the same cranes.

The new cranes, designed and manufactured by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. Inc. (ZPMC), are part of the port’s US$3 billion 20-Year Master/Vision Plan Update, which will add new cargo berths, expand cruise and energy capacity and improve navigation channels to handle larger ships.

“The state-of-the-art cranes...

https://container-news.com/giant-container-cranes-arrive-at-floridas-port-everglades/

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