Hongkong International Terminals (HIT) has taken delivery of 10 new hybrid rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGCs) on Tuesday for its container terminal in Hong Kong, Seatrade Asia reports.
The new deliveries bring to 136 the total number of RTGCs, which have a lifting capacity of 41 tonnes and are expected to be operational later this month. The new machines increase the number of hybrid cranes at the terminal to 49, alongside 53 electric cranes and 34 diesel-driven units. “The arrival of the cranes is part of our ongoing effort to strengthen yard operations and enhance overall operational efficiency,” said Ivor Chow, managing director of HIT.
“We expect to complete the conversion of our remaining diesel-driven cranes into either electric or hybrid models next year.” Hybrid RTGCs, fitted with a battery, consume less fuel and reduce carbon emissions by 50%. The cranes recycle power by storing energy that is generated when lowering containers and using that power to hoist containers.
Hongkong International Terminals Limited (HIT) is one of several key container port operators in the Port of Hong Kong owned by Hutchison Port Holdings, which is the largest port operator in Hong Kong and the world. HIT operates 12 berths in Terminal 4, 6, 7 and 9 (North) of Kwai Tsing Container Terminals. It also set up a joint-venture (COSCO-HIT) with COSCO Pacific to operate 2 berths in Terminal 8 (East).
The new deliveries bring to 136 the total number of RTGCs, which have a lifting capacity of 41 tonnes and are expected to be operational later this month. The new machines increase the number of hybrid cranes at the terminal to 49, alongside 53 electric cranes and 34 diesel-driven units. “The arrival of the cranes is part of our ongoing effort to strengthen yard operations and enhance overall operational efficiency,” said Ivor Chow, managing director of HIT.
“We expect to complete the conversion of our remaining diesel-driven cranes into either electric or hybrid models next year.” Hybrid RTGCs, fitted with a battery, consume less fuel and reduce carbon emissions by 50%. The cranes recycle power by storing energy that is generated when lowering containers and using that power to hoist containers.
Hongkong International Terminals Limited (HIT) is one of several key container port operators in the Port of Hong Kong owned by Hutchison Port Holdings, which is the largest port operator in Hong Kong and the world. HIT operates 12 berths in Terminal 4, 6, 7 and 9 (North) of Kwai Tsing Container Terminals. It also set up a joint-venture (COSCO-HIT) with COSCO Pacific to operate 2 berths in Terminal 8 (East).
