HGT, Imetame order Sany STS and RTG cranes for Brazil

July 15, 2026

Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) and Grupo Imetame are joint venture partners in HGT Aracruz.

The pair have signed an agreement with Sany for the supply of container-handling equipment, including Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes and Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes, for the new greenfield terminal in Aracruz, Espírito Santo, Brazil.

The agreement represents a key milestone in the project’s development, with the partners citing operational efficiency, sustainability and scalability as central to the terminal’s design as it positions itself for future growth and rising customer demand.

Dheeraj Bhatia, Chief Executive Officer of Hanseatic Global Terminals, said: “The signing of this agreement marks an important milestone in our journey to develop a world-class terminal that will serve our customers and support regional economic growth. The addition of the state-of-the-art equipment will provide the foundation for safe and efficient operations from day one.

“We are pleased to partner with Grupo Imetame and Sany, as we continue to invest in the infrastructure and capabilities needed to meet future demand and strengthen the position of Aracruz as a key logistics gateway.”

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Gilson Pereira, Director of Grupo Imetame, added: “We are pleased to take this important step in our partnership with HGT, a global container terminal operator, that adds trust and credibility to the project. The choice of Sany as a supplier for HGT Aracruz reflects our commitment to building strong and lasting relationships, focusing on safety, quality, reliability, and meeting deadlines.

“This partnership is fundamental for HGT Aracruz to have an excellent infrastructure, strengthening Espírito Santo’s role as a port hub in foreign trade, with the resumption of long-haul shipping lines and contributing to the increase in the capacity of Brazilian port operations.”

Zhou Guoyuan, Chairman of SANY Marine, commented: “This agreement reflects the trust that Hanseatic Global Terminal and Grupo Imetame have placed in our technology, expertise and project execution capabilities. We are proud to partner on this landmark development and to provide advanced crane solutions that will support productive and reliable terminal operations.”