The Malta Freeport Terminals is expecting the delivery of
ten rubber tired gantry (RTG) cranes to be delivered between December 2007 and
April 2008, Cranestodaymagazine reported. The RTG cranes were ordered from
Finnish-based port crane and factory crane maker Konecranes in May 2007. The order also includes two reach stackers
and a masted lift truck.
The newly ordered ten RTGs will replace old RTGs, and will
enable the Freeport to be more
productive as the reliable cranes speed up operation and minimise down
time. The eight wheel RTGs have a
lifting capacity of 50 ton and also have twin-lift capabilities. The RTGs can
stack one over five containers high and six wide plus a truck lane. The
reachstackers have a maximum lifting capacity of 45 tons and can stack
containers five high. The masted lift truck is used for stacking empty
containers.
Malta Freeport Terminals, which is owned by CMA CGM, the
third largest shipping company in the world, is currently increasing terminal
capacity as container traffic is constantly increasing.
This is a repeat order, as Konecranes previously supplied
equipment to Malta Freeport Terminals in 2006. The companies have also agreed
on an option for an additional ten RTGs.
Malta Freeport Terminals General Manager, Uwe Malezki said: “We
are very satisfied with Konecranes’ previous delivery. Their concept, which
includes project management, fast delivery, reliable products and lowest down
time, works very well. In addition their professional service is of great
importance to us,” Cranestodaymagazine added.
“Malta Freeport Terminals, a key player in the Mediterranean
region, is a very important customer to us. We are happy to be able to serve
them again,” says Aku Lehtinen, Director, RTG Cranes.
Source : www.cranestodaymagazine.com
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