Serving the industrial lifting market since 2001 PACECO has received an order from the American port operating company International Transportation Service (ITS) for eight Mitsui-PACECO Near Zero Emission Hybrid Transtainer cranes (Rubber Tyred Gantry crane) for the Port of Long Beach in anticipation of future conversion to zero-emission cranes.The order marks Mitsui E&S’s first U.S order following the US government’s announcement in February 2024 focusing on enhancing port cybersecurity and managing cyber risk for Chinese-made cranes deployed at critical commercial ports via the US Coast Guard (USCG).“Since 1985 we have delivered approximately 20 Mitsui -PACECO Portainer cranes (Ship to Shore Gantry Cranes) and 40 Mitsui -PACECO Transtainer to ITS,” a spokesman said “These new cranes are the same type as the five cranes delivered in 2023 We are making every effort for the Clean Air Action Plan which aims at zero emissions of all cargo handling equipment at the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach by 2030.“As pioneers in crane manufacturing industry Mitsui E&S and PACECO will continue to contribute to the safety of port infrastructure in the US providing high-quality and environmentally-friendly cranes supporting our customers’ operations and aiming for further business expansion in the US region.” Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the Progressive Media network © Business Trade Media International Limited PACECO Corp. has started commercial operations for the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) crane at the Port of Los Angeles developed in collaboration with MITSUI E&S and funded by Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) It is the first fully hydrogen-powered RTG crane in commercial use worldwide This crane reportedly operates entirely on hydrogen fuel-cell technology, achieving zero emissions without relying on the electric grid. MITSUI E&S designed and built the fuel-cell power pack (FCPP) in Oita The FCPP system can also be retrofitted to existing diesel RTGs to eliminate emissions The pilot project at Yusen Terminals will run for four years READ: Port of Bilbao inaugurates green hybrid RTG cranes “By introducing the H2-ZE RTG Transtainer Crane we are leading our industry in significantly reducing emissions,” said Troy Collard “We are excited to have this crane operational in Los Angeles and grateful to our partners for their support.” maintaining efficiency comparable to conventional diesel or hybrid RTG cranes while reducing noise pollution for port workers READ: Port of Tanjung Pelepas adds 48 electric-RTGs “The debut of this crane at the Port of Los Angeles represents a major step forward in port technology,” added Takunari Minamizono “We are proud to showcase hydrogen fuel cell capabilities and our commitment to sustainability.” This project is part of a broader New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization’s (NEDO) initiative demonstrating a hydrogen supply chain from local clean production to consumption in port equipment and trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology The large-scale production of hydrogen is becoming increasingly significant in the maritime industry. Recently, the Canadian Port of Argentia and the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on exporting and importing green hydrogen from Canada to Germany (ICTSI) has reported unaudited consolidated results for Q1 2025 Kalmar has completed a repair project for a ship-to-shore (STS) crane leg at the Nhava The Port of Rotterdam Authority has introduced Carbonbid a sustainability initiative that allows companies to Arkas Line has added a second company-owned vessel to the USA Express Service (USX) Moller—Maersk (Maersk) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) Chittagong the first privately-owned container terminal in Bangladesh Welcome to portstrategy.com. This site uses cookies. Read our policy webinars and articles on innovations and current trends in the ports and terminals industry Alternatively REGISTER for website access and sign up for email alerts (MES-M) has announced the successful completion and power generation verification of a hydrogen fuel cell power pack… (MES-M) has announced the successful completion and power generation verification of a hydrogen fuel cell power pack (FCPP) developed as a critical power system for the Rubber-Tired-Gantry crane (Transtainer®) MES-M is performing this development project under a grant from the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) Fuel Cell integration and performance tests were carried out with Mitsui E&S Power Systems The FCPP will be installed on a Transtainer® crane in MES-M Oita Works for further testing and optimization This is the first application of the integration with Toyota Motor Corporation´s fuel cell and large high-pressure hydrogen fuel tanks in a non-automotive application worldwide Development of the Zero-Emission (H2-ZE Transtainer® crane) shall be realized in 2023 the adaptation of FCPP to other applications is also under consideration said: “As the push for decarbonization intensifies MES-M is aggressively investing in zero emission technologies to achieve the marine and port industry goal of decarbonization The FCPP is a major milestone to achieve decarbonization.” MES-M is engaged in solving social issues through its advanced business activities across business units to create a decarbonized society MES-M is further developing ammonia fuel marine engines and fuel supply equipment at our Tamano Works an attractive next-generation fuel in the marine transport industry in order to develop hydrogen fuel marine engine technologies MES-M is constructing a hydrogen supply facility (liquified hydrogen storage tanks and hydrogen gas compressors) with a target completion date of June 2023 by offering environmentally friendly products to the advancement of decarbonization of the marine sector FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONNuria FominayaChief Marketing Officer (CMO)nfominaya@paceco-momentum.comtel.: +34 91 761 97 00www.paceco-momentum.com Voice Command Integration Changes the Game at Container Terminals We are glad to announce that PortMiami Crane Management (PMCM) will continue its path towards a digital transformation… Thanks to the delivery of four state-of-the-art NZE (Near-Zero Emission) cranes NYK Line and UNI-X NCT Corporation (UNI-X) can begin the conversion to an environmentally sustainable operation in line with the goal set in 2021 of achieving carbon neutrality by 2040 Site powered by Webvision Cloud Paceco Corp has announced that the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell powered rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) crane has begun commercial operations at Yusen Terminals Inc. (YTI) at the Port of Los Angeles on May 15, 2024, as part of a pilot project running at the port over the next four years.  The H2-ZE RTG Transtainer crane, which was developed in collaboration with Mitsui E&S, offers the ability to achieve zero emissions on large container cranes without connecting to the electric grid.  The cranes will operate initially for 16 hours per day and perform at the same efficiency as a conventional diesel-powered or hybrid RTG, as well as reduce emissions and noise pollution.  Subscribe for FREE and gain access to all our content. More than 5000+ articles. Container Management (cm) has been published for more than 30 years serving the port, terminal, intermodal and container handling equipment industries worldwide. © 2022 Container Management - Website Design by WillcoxMedia. © 2022 Container Management - Website Design by WillcoxMedia. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. representing an unprecedented first for terminal operations offering the ability to achieve zero emissions on large container cranes without connecting to the electric grid developed in collaboration with MITSUI E&S and with funding from the Japanese New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) PACECO announced the start of its hydrogen fuel-cell powered gantry crane the company is debuting the world's first gantry crane powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology This new step forward is expected to help pave a more sustainable future for machines like the gantry crane.  A typical diesel-powered RTG crane emits the carbon dioxide equivalent of burning over 400 barrels of oil per year, while the H2-ZE RTG Transtainer Crane emits nothing. This pilot project, scheduled to run over the next four years at Yusen Terminals at the Port of Los Angeles, demonstrates PACECO’s commitment to sustainable port logistics, aligning with global efforts to reduce port emissions while embracing zero-emission technology.  "By bringing the H2-ZE RTG Transtainer Crane into operation, we are not just introducing new fuel technology for cranes but are leading the way for our industry to reduce emissions significantly,” said Troy Collard, general manager of sales at PACECO. “We are excited that this crane is in operation here in Los Angeles and are thankful to our pilot partners for all of their support throughout the process."  Initially, the crane will operate for 16 hours per day and will perform at the same efficiency as a conventional diesel-powered or hybrid RTG crane. In addition to emissions reduction, the crane offers reducing noise pollution for port workers.  “The debut of the H2-ZE RTG Transtainer Crane at the Port of Los Angeles marks a significant advancement in port technology,” said Takunari Minamizono, project manager at MITSUI E&S. “MITSUI E&S is proud to drive this innovation, showcasing hydrogen fuel cell capabilities and emphasizing our commitment to sustainability. We continue to lead in developing advanced technologies that both enhance the efficiency and environmental friendliness of port operations.”  PACECO's pioneering initiative represents a significant step for the global maritime logistics industry's sustainability efforts. PACECO is looking forward to showcasing the great financial and environmental impacts of this crane following the pilot and is eager to expand to further locations.    "YTI is proud to host this groundbreaking demonstration project from PACECO,” said Alan McCorkle, president & CEO at Yusen Terminals. “Bringing the H2-ZE RTG Transtainer Crane into operation at our terminal is a critical step towards a zero-emissions terminal. This crane will help support the Port of LA’s ambitious sustainability goals, namely the Clean Air Action Plan, in reducing the emissions that affect overburdened communities near the port."   This project is partially subsidized by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) as part of an overall project encompassing a demonstration of the hydrogen supply chain, from local production of clean hydrogen to the consumption point of port container handling equipment and drayage trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cell technology.  Paceco Corp has announced commercial operations of the hydrogen fuel-cell-powered rubber-tired gantry (RTG) crane at the Port of Los Angeles have begun developed in collaboration with MITSUI E&S with funding from the Japanese New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) began operations at Yusen Terminals Inc on 15 May 2024 marking the first time a fully hydrogen-powered RTG crane has gone into commercial operation in the world The H2-ZE RTG transtainer crane runs 100% on fuel-cell hydrogen technology The crane was developed by MITSUI E&S in collaboration with Paceco and was built by MITSUI E&S in Japan an efficient power system replacing a typical diesel genset was designed and built by MITSUI E&S in Oita with hydrogen provided by Toyota Tsusho for this project Conventional diesel RTGs can be modified to achieve zero emissions with the FCPP system A typical diesel-powered RTG crane emits the carbon dioxide equivalent of burning more than 400 barrels of oil per year while the H2-ZE RTG transtainer crane emits nothing This pilot project is scheduled to run over the next four years at Yusen Terminals at the Port of Los Angeles "By bringing the H2-ZE RTG transtainer crane into operation we are not just introducing new fuel technology for cranes but are leading the way for our industry to reduce emissions significantly,” said Paceco general manager of sales Troy Collard “We are excited this crane is in operation here in Los Angeles and are thankful to our pilot partners for all of their support throughout the process." the crane will operate for 16 hours per day and will perform at the same efficiency as a conventional diesel-powered or hybrid RTG crane the crane reduces noise pollution for port workers Yusen Terminals president and chief executive Alan McCorkle said “Bringing the H2-ZE RTG transtainer crane into operation at our terminal is a critical step towards a zero-emissions terminal This crane will help support the Port of LA’s ambitious sustainability goals in reducing the emissions that affect overburdened communities near the port." This project is partially subsidised by NEDO as part of an overall project encompassing a demonstration of the hydrogen supply chain from local production of clean hydrogen to the consumption point of port container handling equipment and drayage trucks powered by hydrogen fuel-cell technology Sign up for Riviera’s series of technical and operational webinars and conferences: PACECO Group (PACECO) and Mitsui E&S Engineering (MES-M) announced the market release of NZE (Near Zero Emission) RTG Transtainer® and launch of ZE (Zero Emission) RTG Transtainer® development Want to read more before deciding on a subscription It only takes a minute to sign up for a free account and you’ll get to enjoy: Get more free content sign up today Ready to subscribe? Choose from one of our subscription packages for unlimited access PACECO GROUP contributes to the expansion and capacity increase to meet the growing demands of the Yilport Gävle (Sweden) and Yilport Liscont (Portugal) Container Terminals PACECO GROUP: key element for the capacity increase and to meeting the growing demands of the Yilport Liscont (Portugal) Container Terminal thanks to the delivery of four new Ship-to-Shore cranes PACECO CORP (PACECO) has secured from International Transportation Service LLC (ITS) an order for 5 new 65 Long Ton capacity PACECO-MITSUI Ship to Shore Portainer® Cranes and 5 PACECO-MITSUI Rubber Tire Gantry Transtainer® Cranes for the terminal at the port of Long Beach This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Yilport Gävle Terminal in Sweden has received three highly-efficient and environmentally friendly ship-to-shore (STS) Portainer cranes from Paceco Group to increase its competitiveness The cranes were manufactured by Japanese-based MITSUI E&S Machinery which also took part in the unloading of the new equipment at the port as well as electrical connections and commissioning alongside Paceco Momentum four similar Paceco STS Portainer cranes have left the MITSUI E&S Machinery facilities in Oita scheduled to arrive at the Yilport Liscont Container Terminal in Portugal These cranes are designed to expand the production capacity of the terminal and are scheduled to arrive at the end of 2021 Previously, it was announced that Yilport Gävle Container Terminal would also receive eight Kalmar heavy terminal tractors covered under a Kalmar Optimal Care service agreement The order was booked in Cargotec’s 2021 Q1 order intake with delivery scheduled for Q3 and Q4 of 2021 These machines came as part of a large order from Yilport Holding Inc which also saw the Port of Oslo receive three Kalmar Eco reachstackers and two Kalmar reachstackers for empty container handling the Leixões Container Terminal in Portugal receive two Kalmar Eco reachstackers Yilport Huelva in Spain receive one Kalmar reachstacker and four Kalmar heavy terminal tractors and Yilport Gebze in Turkey receive one Kalmar Eco reachstacker and two Kalmar empty container handlers and MITSUI E&S have unveiled the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered rubber-tired gantry (RTG) crane at the Port of Los Angeles It is known as the H2-ZE RTG Transtainer Crane which began commercial operations at Yusen Terminals Inc developed in collaboration between PACECO and MITSUI E&S is powered by fuel-cell hydrogen technology setting a new standard for emissions-free terminal operations this unique technology can achieve zero emissions without relying on the electric grid which substitutes traditional diesel gensets and provides efficient and clean power to the crane Toyota Tsusho supplies hydrogen for the project highlighting the joint effort that is propelling it A typical diesel-powered RTG crane produces carbon dioxide equivalent to burning more than 400 barrels of oil yearly The H2-ZE RTG Transtainer Crane produces no emissions considerably lowering environmental impact while maintaining operational efficiency which will operate for the next four years at Yusen Terminals demonstrates PACECO’s commitment to sustainability and coincides with global efforts to reduce port emissions expressed enthusiasm for the project’s potential impact stating that by putting the H2-ZE RTG Transtainer Crane into service the company is not only introducing new crane fuel technology but also paving the way for our industry to reduce emissions significantly The crane operates initially for 16 hours daily and is as efficient as traditional diesel-powered or hybrid RTG cranes it addresses noise pollution concerns and improves the working conditions for port workers highlighted the importance of this progress in port technology saying they are proud to drive this advancement demonstrate hydrogen fuel cell capabilities and highlight their commitment to sustainability partially funded by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) is part of a more comprehensive display of the viability of the hydrogen supply chain which spans from local generation to consumption in port container handling technology The project’s significance in reaching zero-emission terminals was highlighted by Alan McCorkle who said that putting the H2-ZE RTG Transtainer Crane into service at their terminal is an essential step towards an emissions-free terminal The launch of the H2-ZE RTG Transtainer Crane is an important step forward in decarbonising the port sector as ports worldwide work to achieve challenging sustainability targets PACECO and MITSUI E&S are well-positioned to lead the maritime logistics sector toward a more environmentally friendly future with ambitions to expand even further after the pilot project.3.5 Disclaimer : The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only While we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct we make no representations or warranties of any kind suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of Do you have info to share with us ? Suggest a correction Marine Insight News Network is a premier source for up-to-date and insightful coverage of the maritime industry Marine Insight News Network prides itself on delivering accurate Signup today and get maritime ebooks submitted to your inbox directly.  © 2010 - 2025 Marine Insight — All Rights Reserved We respect your privacy and take protecting it very seriously ShareSaveCommentBETAThis is a BETA experience. opt-out hereInnovationTransportationHydrogen Crane Deployment At The Port Of Los AngelesByDavid Blekhman Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights I am a professor at Cal State LA and the technical director for the Hydrogen Research and Fueling Facility.Follow AuthorJun 11 has recently initiated the commercial operations of the world’s first rubber-tired gantry (RTG) Crane powered by hydrogen fuel cells at the Port of Los Angeles is a prominent supplier in the container handling sector the company has successfully delivered more than 2500 container handling systems to over 200 ports globally The Port of Los Angeles will serve as one of the primary locations for the ARCHESH2 projects which was recently designated by the Department of Energy The California hydrogen hub is expected to receive a substantial amount of funding facilitating an overall investment of up to $15 billion in hydrogen technologies Pioneering projects like PACECO's hydrogen-powered crane are indicative of the exciting deployments to come in decarbonizing ports in Los Angeles and reducing pollution in the region as a whole The RTG A-frame Cranes can flexibly move around the terminal and service multiple rows of stacked containers unlike its rail based brotheren that move only over one row Containers can be moved from one sport to another or load containers on vehicles developed in collaboration with MITSUI E&S and with a funding from the Japanese New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) marking the first time a fully hydrogen powered RTG crane has commercially been deployed into operation in the world "YTI is proud to host this groundbreaking demonstration project from PACECO.” said Alan McCorkle President & CEO at Yusen Terminals “Bringing the H2-ZE RTG Transtainer Crane into operation at our terminal is a critical step towards a zero-emissions terminal This crane will help support the Port of LA’s ambitious sustainability goals.” The H2-ZE RTG Transtainer Crane has been revolutionized with the introduction of fuel-cell hydrogen technology This marks the latest advancement in the crane's powerplant design as part of a phased approach to achieving zero emissions the crane relied on a 500 kW diesel genset which emitted carbon dioxide equivalent to burning over 400 barrels of oil annually much like a diesel train locomotive or heavy-duty mining vehicles PACECO gradually hybridized the crane's power plant by incorporating a 100 kW diesel engine supported by a larger battery and integrated electronics the most recent design takes emissions reduction to the next level The PACECO and MITSUI E&S have developed a custom-built fuel cell power pack unit that replaces the diesel component in the already-electrified system shares fuel cell and hydrogen tank components with the Mirai's passenger fuel cell car there is potential for integration of US-based components as well This innovative system boasts 60 kW of continuous power storage capacity of 32 kg at 700 bar pressure With the deployment of this advanced technology the crane achieves absolute zero emissions setting a new standard in environmentally-friendly operations making it suitable for the typical two-shift terminal operation The alternative options of relying solely on batteries or using a power cable were not deemed feasible considering the duty cycle and logistical aspects of deployment The refueling takes place during the third non-operational shift between 3 and 7 am once per day Toyota Tsusho and OneH2 built a mobile refueler tank switching approach with the flow rates up to 2 kg per minute the overall fueling takes about a half hour PACECO's trailblazing demonstration represents a significant step in sustainability efforts for the .. PACECO's trailblazing demonstration represents a significant step in sustainability efforts for the global maritime logistics industry Planned to operate over the next four years at Yusen Terminals at the Port of Los Angeles elevates PACECO’s commitment to global efforts to reduce port emissions by deploying zero-emission hydrogen technology The company is eager to expand deployment of its fuel cell power pack concept and is pursuing opportunities for future deployments "By bringing the H2-ZE RTG Transtainer Crane into operation we are not just introducing new fuel technology for cranes but are leading the way for our industry to reduce emissions significantly,” said Troy Collard “We are excited that this crane is in operation here in Los Angeles and are thankful to our pilot partners for all of their support throughout the process." PACECO Group Launched Its Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Container Rubber-Tire-Gantry RTG Cranes subsidiary of Japan-based Mitsui will lead the effort which the Biden administration says is a push to fight cybersecurity risks posed by cranes made in China The move to onshore port crane manufacturing is a part of the president’s plan to invest over $20 billion in U.S port infrastructure over the next five years through his Investing in America agenda The White House is set on improving the nation’s cybersecurity and protecting federal government supply chain networks from foreign surveillance and intervention President Biden will sign an executive order to bolster the Department of Homeland Security and U.S Coast Guard’s authorities to address maritime cyber threats The national security concern regarding cranes made in China is not new. Last March, Pentagon officials said the cranes were possibly being used as Chinese spying tools, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal concerns about the cranes were a “paranoia-driven” attempt to obstruct trade and economic cooperation with China Rear Admiral Jay Vann, head of the U.S. Coast Guard's cyber command, reemphasized the seriousness of these concerns during a Feb. 20 White House press call These features potentially leave PRC-manufactured cranes vulnerable to exploitation,” Vann said on the call officials estimate that machines made by ZPMC account for nearly 80% of the lifting equipment used at U.S over 200 PRC-manufactured cranes across U.S ports and regulated facilities,” Vann added “Our Coast Guard cyber protection teams have assessed cybersecurity or hunted for threats As for when the onshoring of production will take place officials said they’re not looking to “rip and replace” the existing port infrastructure “So our goal is focused that new investment is secure and then the steps are being outlined here — minimum cybersecurity requirements the Maritime Security Directive — being used to secure the existing infrastructure,” Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technologies of the National Security Council Anne Neuberger said on the White House press call Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts Uncertainty in the economy is causing manufacturers to tighten their belts as logistics and supply costs remain vulnerable Amkor and GlobalFoundries were among the semiconductor companies that saw a dip in automotive chip orders in Q1 Subscribe to Manufacturing Dive for top news Want to share a company announcement with your peers The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines Mitsui E&S Machinery Co., Ltd. (MES-M), part of PACECO Group has announced the completion and power generation verification of a hydrogen fuel cell power pack (FCPP) for a Rubber-Tyred Gantry crane (Transtainer) MES-M is performing this development project under a grant from Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organisation (NEDO) The FCPP will be installed on a Transtainer crane in MES-M Oita Works for further testing and optimisation according to the company’s most recent statement Development of the Zero-Emission (H2-ZE Transtainer crane) will be carried out in 2023 Adaptation of FCPP to other applications is also under consideration READ: Shell signs off deal to test renewable liquid hydrogen supply chain “As the push for decarbonization intensifies MES-M is aggressively investing in zero emission technologies to achieve the marine and port industry goal of decarbonization,” said Ichiro Tanaka “The FCPP is a major milestone to achieve decarbonisation.” MES-M added that it is further developing ammonia fuel marine engines and fuel supply equipment and planning a hydrogen supply facility with a target completion date of June 2023 (PMCM) will continue its path towards a digital transformation of their business and has appointed PACECO MOMENTUM to install the digitalisation tool PACECO SPYDER on three (3) additional STS cranes with a future two (2) at a later date for a total of eleven (11) cranes that will be transformed The system had been installed on six (6) STS cranes back in 2020 PortMiami has experienced an increase in data awareness and a tangible improvement in data scope & quality as a result of beginning a terminal digitalisation Having been pushed within a year to the second most efficient port in North America and the most efficient in Florida (according to the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence Container Port Performance Index 2021) PMCM now aims to take the next step after having successfully completed the digitalisation (conversion from an analogue to a digital environment) and digitisation (data evaluation and analysis) process within the port environment By including a series of additional modules complete digital transformation will be achieved through process automation and the latest Artificial Intelligence technology thanks to 5G to create an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) in which all areas and elements of terminal management converge to optimize the terminal operations and management Nuria FominayaSales & Marketing Executivenfominaya@paceco-momentum.comtel.: +34 91 761 97 00www.paceco-momentum.com (PMCM) has appointed PACECO MOMENTUM to install the digitalisation tool PACECO SPYDER on three additional Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes installation will be implemented on a further two for a total of 11 transformed cranes The system had been installed on six STS cranes back in 2020 PortMiami reported an increase in data awareness and a tangible improvement in data scope and quality as a result of beginning a terminal digitalisation According to the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence Container Port Performance Index 2021 PMCM came out as the second most efficient port in North America and the most efficient in Florida PMCM is now working to bolster digitalisation and digitisation processes within the port environment The port said it will achieve a complete digital transformation through process automation and the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology – creating an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) thanks to 5G connection In August, PortMiami received the $16 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation The grant comes as part of the department’s NetZero: Cargo Mobility Optimization and Resiliency Project has intensified efforts to develop a network of U.S.-based partners to produce a comprehensive range of port cranes as part of a strategic response to rising trade tensions and security concerns The expansion attempts to comply with the “Build America Buy America” (BABA) standards and supports the White House’s initiative to reduce dependency on Chinese manufacturers The company is collaborating with steel structure providers and subcontractors in the United States to meet local production standards has already received inquiries from numerous clients about these domestically-made cranes due to the extended production period for STS cranes Konecranes is not expecting an immediate financial impact from this initiative In addition to building new cranes, Konecranes plans to modernize current port cranes with sophisticated technology and cybersecurity features to improve customer safety The company operates three crane manufacturing facilities in the United States serving a diversified clientele that includes ports The development is consistent with previous U.S such as President Joe Biden’s February 2024 move to strengthen U.S port cybersecurity and the imposing of a 25% tariff on Chinese-made port cranes The move comes after concerns about potential espionage involving cranes manufactured by China’s ZMPC which dominates 80% of the worldwide crane market The White House commended Konecranes’ efforts stating that the company’s ambition to enhance U.S production will help to strengthen the American shipbuilding supply chain and improve marine security Each crane will require around 1,500 tons of steel from the United States with additional production plants planned for Ohio the American Association of Port Authorities reported that ports will acquire at least 61 STS cranes in the coming years a US-based subsidiary of Japan’s Mitsui E&S Co. plans to restart crane manufacture in the United States after a 30-year pause Marine Insight News Network is a premier source for up-to-date, comprehensive, and insightful coverage of the maritime industry. Dedicated to offering the latest news, trends, and analyses in shipping, marine technology, regulations, and global maritime affairs, Marine Insight News Network prides itself on delivering accurate, engaging, and relevant information. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * And don’t worry, we hate spam too! You can unsubscribe at anytime. We respect your privacy and take protecting it very seriously. No spam! Paceco Group has delivered four new ship-to-shore (STS) cranes to Yilport Liscont Container Terminal in Portugal, helping the facility to increase capacity and meet growing demand. The new equipment will provide the terminal the capacity to operate larger container vessels of up to 14,000 teu while contributing to the sustainability and improvement of efficiency of port operations. Paceco Group’s Portainer cranes were designed and manufactured at the Mitsui E&S Machinery Oita facilities in Japan and were delivered fully erected to the container terminal in Portugal. © 2022 Container Management - Website Design by WillcoxMedia Please enter your username or email address to reset your password The crane being built for PSA Sines Terminal XXI will be 133 metres tall have a top A frame height of nearly 91 metres and be able to reach the 24th container row of a vessel making it one of the largest cranes in existence Paceco España has started to design and manufacture its Portainer Malaccamax crane — classed as a ‘Super Post-Panamax’ crane due to its outreach being more than that of the 19 to 22 container rows that these types of cranes can achieve The terminal’s quay length is 946 metres in length with an additional 200 metres for a feeder berth and is currently accommodating a mix of nine Super-Post-Panamax and 'Post-Panamax' quay cranes — able to achieve a 16 to 18 container outreach Paceco España has supplied eight of the terminal's cranes with the last produced by Japanese Paceco Group company Mitsui PSA Sines Terminal XXI has an ongoing development plan that aims to increase its current 2.1 million annual TEU capacity The terminal provides a natural depth down to 17 metres which allows the latest generation of container carriers to stop at the terminal while on their intercontinental routes said: “Some of our most recent orders have been very challenging for as we’ve had to ensure we get the calculations right to ensure a very good structural behaviour and wheel loads “Some of these projects have [required us] to design and manufacture the biggest STS cranes ever manufactured by Paceco España and in the world with 70 to 72 metre outreach and 48 to 54 metre under spreader.” Paceco España has signed a contract with Guadeloupe Port Caraibes to supply one post-panamax portainer ship-to-shore (STS) crane to the Port of Jarry You are not permitted to download, save or email this image. Visit image gallery to purchase the image The Californian-designed crane was manufactured under licence by Vickers Hoskins of Western Australia and the main structural fabrication done by Dunedin company Farra Fabrication Port Otago civil engineer Andy Pullar said work started last Monday on the crane and was expected to be completed by the end of the month as its ongoing maintenance costs and keeping it in survey condition was not warranted given its newer sister cranes were handling the workload "Its really just wasn’t being used enough," Mr Pullar said Port Otago’s new chief executive Kevin Winders said there was no plan to replace the third crane but he did not rule out the possibility in future saying that decision would be based on future customer demand The dismantling would cost less than $500,000 While much of the old crane would be scrapped Mr Pullar said Port Otago planned to recycle the box sections which would be used at Port Chalmers as dockside floating platforms The legs were expected to come down in 20m-long Two ZPMC Chinese-made cranes have been installed at Port Chalmers One $11million crane was delivered in February 2006 and a second $10million Six staff from Rich Rigging in Auckland are working on the demolition which is the 37th crane the company has been contracted to demolish Mr Pullar said the crane was being gas-axed apart into manageable sections The Rich staff were "highly experienced" and used a 400-tonne mobile crane for heavy lifting plus another smaller mobile crane Mr Pullar said the 400-tonne mobile crane would remain on-site for the extension of the multipurpose wharf The $15million 140m wharf extension is to accommodate vessels longer than 280m giving cranes better access to containers in ships’ bows and sterns The wharf is expected to take about a year to complete ● In late 2009 Port Otago scrapped its oldest crane at the time which similarly fell out of use with the two ZPMC cranes in operation simon.hartley@odt.co.nz