Paceco and Mitsui launch hydrogen fuel cell powered RTG pilot project at Port of Los Angeles

Paceco Corp has announced that the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell powered rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) crane has begun commercial operations at Yusen Terminals Inc. (YTI) at the Port of Los Angeles on May 15, 2024, as part of a pilot project running at the port over the next four years. 

The H2-ZE RTG Transtainer crane, which was developed in collaboration with Mitsui E&S, offers the ability to achieve zero emissions on large container cranes without connecting to the electric grid. 

The cranes will operate initially for 16 hours per day and perform at the same efficiency as a conventional diesel-powered or hybrid RTG, as well as reduce emissions and noise pollution.