Terex receives new order from Egyptian terminal operator

Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has received an order for six diesel-electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) from Egypt’s terminal operator Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling Co. (ACCHCO).

The new units, which are set to be delivered in November 2016, will be used in ACCHCO’s Alexandria Container Terminal at the Port of Alexandria and El-Dekheila Container Terminal at the Port of Dekheila.

All RTGs are equipped with eight wheels, provide a maximum lifting capacity of 40 tonnes under spreader and can stack standard containers 1-over-5 with a hoisting height of 18.1 m.