Contecon Manzanillo (CMSA), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.‘s (ICTSI) Mexican business unit and operator of the Second Specialized Container Terminal at the Port of Manzanillo, has acquired two quay cranes and four hybrid Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes.
CMSA took delivery of the new equipment on May 11, further expanding its modern fleet. At 60 metres high, the quay cranes are the largest in the Americas. They enable agile and efficient operations on vessels up to 400 metres long with beams of more than 60 metres.
Once fully commissioned, the cranes will enable CMSA to simultaneously handle three ships with a length overall of up to 400 metres each, effectively raising the standard of port operation in the region.
Aside from the additional dock and yard equipment, CMSA’s expansion project also includes infrastructure upgrades that will enable the terminal to accommodate up to 24,000-TEU capacity megaships. The new berth, which will be completed in the coming months, is designed to handle vessels with drafts of -17 metres.
“By acquiring new port equipment and strengthening our infrastructure, we reaffirm our commitment to Mexican foreign trade and consolidate our position as one of the country’s leading logistics platforms,” explained José Antonio Contreras, CMSA CEO.
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“Thanks to our strategic investments, we increased our operational capacity leading to 14 per cent growth in 2024, moved 1.5 million TEUs, and contributed to the economic development of Manzanillo and Mexico,” added Contreras.
Earlier this month, ICTSI reported unaudited consolidated results for Q1 2025, with revenue from port operations rising 17 per cent year-over-year (YoY) to $745.42 million.
