PACECO has received an order from the American port operating company, International Transportation Service (ITS) for eight Mitsui-PACECO Near Zero Emission Hybrid Transtainer cranes (Rubber Tyred Gantry crane) for the Port of Long Beach, California, in anticipation of future conversion to zero-emission cranes.
The order marks Mitsui E&S’s first U.S. order following the US government’s announcement in February 2024, focusing on enhancing port cybersecurity and managing cyber risk for Chinese-made cranes deployed at critical commercial ports via the US Coast Guard (USCG).
“Since 1985, we have delivered approximately 20 Mitsui -PACECO Portainer cranes (Ship to Shore Gantry Cranes) and 40 Mitsui -PACECO Transtainer to ITS,” a spokesman said.
“These new cranes are the same type as the five cranes delivered in 2023. We are making every effort for the Clean Air Action Plan which aims at zero emissions of all cargo handling equipment at the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach by 2030.
“As pioneers in crane manufacturing industry, Mitsui E&S and PACECO will continue to contribute to the safety of port infrastructure in the US, providing high-quality and environmentally-friendly cranes, supporting our customers’ operations and aiming for further business expansion in the US region.”
