Poland's DCT Gdansk orders two Cargotec Kalmar e-One2 RTGs

POLAND's DCT Gdansk container terminals, now serving some of the industry's largest vessels, has ordered Kalmar e-One2 rubber tyre gantry (RTG) cranes from Finland's Cargotec.

The RTGs will arrive in the first quarter 2010 and will help meet demands since the terminal's handling capacity increased, said a statement from the terminal operator.

The 7+1 wide and one-over-five high RTGs with a maximum lifting capacity of 40 tonnes will come equipped with Kalmar Smartrail, an autosteering and container position verification system, said a Cargotec statement. DCT Gdansk has, also requested additional performance-enhancing technology such as an electrical anti-sway system.

Cargotec also said the Kalmar e-One2 is the latest RTG model and meets the latest safety and environmental demands while remaining productive and cost-effective.

Viewed as a big step in the development of DCT Gdansk as a world-class port, the facility has been added to a major shipping line service starting already early this month.

A weekly service will see 8,000-TEU vessels calling at DCT Gdansk, which will become Poland's largest container terminal as a result.

DCT Gdansk CEO Boris Wenzel is confident that the arrival of the first post-Panamax ships to Poland, DCT will offer a viable alternative to traditional north European hubs and become the preferred gateway to central and eastern Europe and Russia.

"The need to expedite the development of our handling capabilities has increased as more shipping lines are considering calling on DCT Gdansk. To help us with our plans, we turned to Cargotec not only because they offer market-leading equipment, but as they could accommodate a quick delivery time," said Mr Wenzel.

(Source: www.schednet.com)