SRI Lanka's Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has invested US$41 million to enhance its operational capacity with cutting-edge crane technology.
Scheduled to be fully operational by January 2025, this upgrade includes the installation of four quay cranes (QCs) and 13 rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) at the port, boosting its container handling capacity to 1 million TEU annually.
The quay cranes, which arrived aboard vessel De Qiang 66 on November 30, feature a twin lift 65 metre outreach and impressive load capabilities - 50 tonnes for single handling, 65 tonnes for tandem lifting, and 75 tonnes on the underhook beam.
In addition, these cranes offer a lifting height of 42 metres above the rail and 20 metres below the rail.
Meanwhile, the RTGs, delivered by the vessel Feng Hai Da on the same day, have a span of 23.47 metres, a base distance of 6.9 metres, a lifting height of 1-over-5, and a single-handling capacity of 41 tonnes. Designed to support green port initiatives, the new cranes are equipped with advanced automation systems and anti-collision technology, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
"Our investment in these new cranes will considerably enhance HIP's container handling capabilities, positioning us as a fully-fledged multipurpose port for Sri Lanka," stated Wilson Qu, CEO of HIPG.
These additions complement HIP's existing equipment, which includes two QCs, three RTGs, four reach stackers, and three empty stackers.
The new cranes are expected to be commissioned within two months, marking a significant milestone in HIP's expansion, reports Greece's Container News.
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