Follow-up ECO-RTG order for Siemens

Operational data from terminals using RTGs equipped with the ECO-RTG system show a fuel saving of over 50% compared with conventional RTG drive systems while maintaining the same productivity, according to Siemens.

Ed Hoogenboom, director Siemens Cranes, said: “This additional order from APM Terminals shows our clear leadership position in the supply of fuel-efficient drive systems for diesel-electric cranes. The ECO-RTG drive system is a perfect fit for fast-growing container terminals confronted with rising fuel prices. The main goal is to reduce operational costs; however, the environment benefits as well, with a considerable reduction of emissions and noise.”

The drives used in the ECO-RTG system have been specially developed for heavy mobile equipment powered by a diesel-electric system. Siemens has delivered over 1,000 hybrid systems for large transportation equipment such as buses and trucks, and the technology has been used in diesel-electric RTG cranes for the past two years.