Terminal Container Ravenna now has a “BIG” crane

Following a complex refurbishment, Ravenna now has a crane able to handle new generation containerships and which concludes the first phase of TCR’s EUR 8m (US$ ) equipment upgrade investment programme.

A second quay crane has now undergoing refurbishment and is scheduled for compltion in early spring next year. The work is being carried out by OMG, MGM and Control Techniques (Emerson Group).

According TCR, the new “BIG” crane is able to operate ships in excess of 6,500 teu with an outreach of 17 container rows, height under spreader of 34.5 ms and a lifting capacity that has been increased to 55 tons. A new cabin designed by Brieda Cabins has been installed to improve the driving conditions for the crane operators and it is equipped with Dynamic Control Station.