Corvus to equip new SCPA RTG cranes

CCCC Shanghai Equipment Engineering (CCCCSEE) and ZPMC select again Corvus Energy’s equipment. The Canada-founded company will supply Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for 25 new battery-hybrid Rubber Tyre Gantry (RTG) cranes. The battery-hybrid RTG cranes will be deployed by the South Carolina Port Authority (SCPA), where they are expected to reduce fuel consumption by up to 65% compared to conventional diesel-electric port cranes.

According to statement, CCCCSEE will fit two sets of Corvus...

https://container-news.com/corvus-scpa-rtg-cranes/

SC Ports continues to see strong volumes

South Carolina Ports Authority has seen strong volumes in the first four months of fiscal year 2020 with growth in both containerized and vehicle cargo.

S.C. Ports moved 217,360 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) across the Wando Welch and North Charleston container terminals in October. SCPA has moved 855,959 TEUs since July, a 7% increase year-over-year.

As measured by the total number of boxes handled, SCPA moved 122,591 pier containers in October for a total of 484,549 pier...

https://container-news.com/sc-ports-strong-volumes/

SC Ports graduates 25 port ambassadors

South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) recognizes 25 delegates for completing the 2018-2019 Port Ambassador Program, which provides participants a deep understanding of the connection between the Port of Charleston and South Carolina’s thriving business community.

The 10-month Port Ambassador Program immerses participants in port operations through educational sessions and tours of oceanside terminals, inland ports, cruise vessels and manufacturing operations around the state, showing firsthand...

https://container-news.com/sc-ports-graduates-25-port-ambassadors/