Terex wins UAE contract for 20 sprinter carriers

With the first phase of the port’s infrastructure due to be completed by Q4-2012, the 1-over-1, 9’ 6” carriers will be operational no later than mid 2012. The contract includes an option for ADPC to order additional units for the second phase of the port’s development.

The new Khalifa Port includes a multi-purpose port island covering an area of approximately 3 sq km located 4.5 km offshore. Initially from 2012 it will operate to a capacity of 2m teu and 12m tonnes of general cargo. These capacities can be increased to 15m teu, plus 16m tonnes of general and roll-on/roll-off cargo, plus 25m tonnes of dry bulk annually.

“ADPC has chosen our diesel electric Sprinter carriers after careful analysis. This large order is evidence of the confidence that large port authorities like ADPC have in the quality of our company’s equipment, expertise, customer service and after-sales support,” said Guido Luini, managing director, Terex Cranes.