OOCL orders two Super-PostPanamax gantry cranes for KAOCT

30 Aug 2011 - Terminal Handling

• OOCL order two Super-PostPanamax gantry cranes

• Cranes to be installed at KAOCT in Taiwanese Port of Kaohsiung

OOCL has announced that it has ordered two Super-PostPanamax gantry cranes to be installed at OOCL Kaohsiung Container Terminal (KAOCT) in Kaohsiung Port, Taiwan.

The crane procurement is part of a service enhancement project to expand KAOCT’s capabilities.

Currently, there are six PostPanamax gantry cranes in operation, two of which will be replaced by the new ones with 22 rows outreach and they are expected to be in operation by July, 2012, enabling KAOCT to handle two 10,000 TEU+ mega container vessels at the same time.

Along with this new adjustment, KAOCT’s 680 meter long berth will also be extended with an additional 75 meter length in order to service two mega vessels berthed together.

It is estimated that the new cranes will increase KAOCT’s productivity by 8-10 % and with the higher operational efficiency, it will also help shorten vessel berthing hours for bunker savings and reduce carbon emissions.

Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hong Kong Stock Exchange listed Orient Overseas (International) Ltd.