Asian Terminals buys cranes

Port operator Asian Terminals is adding container-handling equipment at the Manila South Harbour in anticipation of higher volumes, saying it would invest in two ship-to-shore cranes as part of a long-term development program, BusinessWorld reported.

“We are investing now in preparation for greater volumes and even better services in the future," said Asian Terminals executive vice president Ernst Schulze.

The new cranes will arrive by early 2011.

Asian Terminals added it would also improve business processes through information technology.

"Automation projects designed to fast-track cargo processing are in full gear at South Harbour. Since 2008, automated exit gates have provided port users easier and more secure access to the port,” the company said in a statement.

(source: Cargo News Asia)