The leading European Port of Rotterdam plans to put a further 11 quay container cranes into operation, to cope with the growth in box traffic in recent years, particularly in the trade with Asia which is set to surpass transpacific routes this year.
Last year, the number of box cranes in operation at Rotterdam port stood at 92, with the new cranes pushing the number to 103 this year. This legion of cranes include 30 specialised cranes for inland and coastal shipping that require less investment than standard cranes and speed up the loading and unloading of containers.
This development makes Rotterdam the first port outside of Asia with more than 100 quayside container cranes in operation.
Last year, the number of box cranes in operation at Rotterdam port stood at 92, with the new cranes pushing the number to 103 this year. This legion of cranes include 30 specialised cranes for inland and coastal shipping that require less investment than standard cranes and speed up the loading and unloading of containers.
This development makes Rotterdam the first port outside of Asia with more than 100 quayside container cranes in operation.