Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT), operated by APM Terminals (APMT), has announced the arrival of a Ship-to-Shore (STS) gantry crane, worth $13 million.
The crane was revealed during a celebratory event held by the company at ACT, attended by Nayef Hamidi Al-Fayez, Chief Commissioner at Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), Hussein Safadi, CEO of Aqaba Development Company, along with local officials, key stakeholders, and company employees.
This announcement comes as part of the development plan launched by ACT, following the extension of the concession agreement with APMT.
During the event, H.E. Nayef Hamidi Al-Fayez emphasised the strength of the strategic partnership with APMT, stating: “Today’s celebration is not only about receiving advanced equipment, but also reflects the depth of our ongoing collaboration with our partners in the operation and management of the port.”
He added that this approach seeks to reduce carbon emissions and rely on alternative energy sources for operations, thereby boosting Aqaba’s competitiveness as a regional logistics hub and reaffirming a commitment to sustainable growth in line with national and international climate goals.
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The terminal’s newest arrival is a massive gantry crane built to handle the largest vessels in the industry: the crane has a quay-trolley height of 56 metres, an outreach of 71 metres and can lift up to 100 tonnes of cargo under hook.
Designed with the latest safety and automation technology, the crane comes with advanced scanners to survey the vessel’s shape, avoiding collisions during handling, can carefully position containers with precision, reduce swaying during lifts, and detect maintenance needs on its own, reported APMT.
Operated remotely and supported by a full camera system, it helps boost productivity with a fully automated fly path.
“The new crane marks a significant milestone in the port’s ongoing transformation,” Al-Fayez said.
“It demonstrates our shared commitment to sustainability and innovation. We look forward to continuing our long-standing partnership with APMT as the company advances its development efforts and strengthens its role in regional and global trade.”
Hussein Safadi, CEO of Aqaba Development Corporation, stated that the arrival of the new STS crane represents a strategic achievement within the broader vision for developing Aqaba’s transportation and logistics ecosystem.
Earlier this month, the grand opening of the new terminal in Haiphong was celebrated at a milestone event at the terminal facility following the new partnership between Hateco Group and APMT in Vietnam.
