First tandem lift STS cranes arrive in Durban

Once commissioned, the cranes are expected to improve efficiency, boost productivity and reduce service times for vessels calling at the terminal.

They are part of a fleet of seven new matching cranes, supplied by Chinese-based Shangai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co (ZPMC), to handle the next generation of mega-max vessels that will be able to dock at DCT’s North Quay once it is deepened.

TPT is investing R700m (US$ 78m) in the seven cranes; the remaining four units will arrive early next year (2013).