MAERSK's port operator, APM Terminals, has upgraded its suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) with a US$60 million investment initiated aimed at equipment and capacity improvements, reports Seatrade Maritime News, Colchester, UK
The investments include the heightening of six ship-to-shore (STS) cranes in SCCT's yard. Twelve out of 18 of the terminal's STS cranes now have the capacity to handle ultra-large container vessels (ULCV).
'Our upgrade programme was already very ambitious, but the global pandemic made it even more complex. However, it was also an opportunity for the SCCT team to rise up to the challenge. Thanks to their tremendous efforts, we are happy to report that all projects have been concluded on schedule, allowing us to serve our customers - and their businesses - even better,' said SCCT chief executive Sunay Mukerjee.
The terminal has also conducted a gate expansion to increase handling capacity to 50,000 TEU per month. Consequently, the terminal's gate volumes have increased 50 per cent year-on-year, with growth in reefer exports reaching 150 per cent.
Said SCCT COO Mahmoud Ayoub: 'The gate expansion project ensures our customers can continue to experience best in class customer service while growing their volumes through SCCT.'
SCCT handled 57,242 moves and 95,579 TEU on the quay in week 33, the highest weekly volume ever handled at the terminal.
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The investments include the heightening of six ship-to-shore (STS) cranes in SCCT's yard. Twelve out of 18 of the terminal's STS cranes now have the capacity to handle ultra-large container vessels (ULCV).
'Our upgrade programme was already very ambitious, but the global pandemic made it even more complex. However, it was also an opportunity for the SCCT team to rise up to the challenge. Thanks to their tremendous efforts, we are happy to report that all projects have been concluded on schedule, allowing us to serve our customers - and their businesses - even better,' said SCCT chief executive Sunay Mukerjee.
The terminal has also conducted a gate expansion to increase handling capacity to 50,000 TEU per month. Consequently, the terminal's gate volumes have increased 50 per cent year-on-year, with growth in reefer exports reaching 150 per cent.
Said SCCT COO Mahmoud Ayoub: 'The gate expansion project ensures our customers can continue to experience best in class customer service while growing their volumes through SCCT.'
SCCT handled 57,242 moves and 95,579 TEU on the quay in week 33, the highest weekly volume ever handled at the terminal.
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