Georgia’s new fleet to save a third on fuel

Eleven new rubber-tyred gantry cranes at the port of Georgia aim to conserve more than 83,000 gallons of diesel per year – a 33% saving compared with the existing fleet’s average consumption.

Besides typical generational changes, the newer models are more energy efficient. The cranes are designed with a power management system that operates at variable speeds.

The GPA’s entire fleet of container handling equipment is also currently being retrofitted with engine exhaust enhancements to reduce emissions, with the support of an Environmental Protection Agency grant.

Source: Port Strategy