International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is carrying out a significant expansion at its ICTSI – Terminal 1, located in Brazil’s largest commercial hub, Port of Rio de Janeiro.
The project includes a 100-metre berth extension, enabling the terminal to accommodate the simultaneous berthing of larger vessels and increase its operational capacity.
Carioca Engenharia entrusted ShibataFenderTeam with designing the fender solution, a customised system comprising five Cone Fender systems (SPC 1300, G2.5) with closed-box panels (3300×4250 mm) and 17 bollards with 100- and 150-tonne capacities.
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The current installation features Cone Fenders positioned in an inverted or non-standard orientation, often resulting in higher maintenance costs and reduced fender lifespan, reported ShibataFenderTeam.
To address these issues, the SFT engineering team carefully reviewed the full fender system—including rubber units, supporting structures, and design requirements—and recommended the standard orientation in line with the updated PIANC Guidelines.
By mounting the cone fender’s wider base to the supporting structure, the solution improves durability, and reliability, and extends the system’s design life.
Earlier this October, Mota-Engil commissioned ShibataFenderTeam to provide fender solutions for the new extended quay of the Port of Callao’s South Terminal.
