The order came at the same times as one from HPC Ukraina, in Odessa, Ukraine for four RTG units. The total value of the orders is over Euros 7 million. The cranes will be delivered by January 2008.
The latest investment by CAPSA will increase the container handling capacity at the El Este terminal, located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of North Western Africa.
CAPSA, which is part of Grupo TCB, had previously ordered similar RTGs for the group’s terminals in Valencia, Spain.
The RTGs, which are equipped with twin lift spreaders, have a lifting capacity of 50t and are capable of stacking containers one-over-five high and six plus truck lane wide.
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Odessa hosts the largest port in Ukraine – the Odessa Sea Trade Port – a major harbour in the Black Sea. HPC Ukraina, the operator of the port, is a subsidiary of HPC Hamburg Port Consulting GmbH and a new customer to Konecranes.
The cranes will cater for the needs of large shipping companies. The 16-wheel units have a lifting capacity of 40t and are capable of stacking containers one-over-five high and six plus truck lane wide.
Seppo Hoppu, director, eastern europe, said: “HPC Hamburg Port Consulting is a well-respected customer and we look forward to prosperous business relations in the future.”
HPC Hamburg Port Consulting is a well-respected customer and we look forward to prosperous business relations in the future HPC Hamburg Port Consulting is a well-respected customer and we look forward to prosperous business relations in the future
