New cranes for DPW Djazair

Productivity and customer service is set to increase at DP World Djazair, the joint venture between DP World and the Algiers Port Authority (EPAL), with the arrival of two Gottwald state-of-the-art mobile harbour cranes (MHCs

The cranes, the first in Algiers to have twin-pick handling capability, will give a major boost to the handling capacities at the port. Both cranes should be commissioned by the end of this month (July) and fully operational by the middle of August.

They are expected to improve the supply chain and flow of goods for importers and exporters through the port, which handles more than 60% of Algiers’ container volumes.

“DP World’s investment pattern is consistent with the Government of Algeria’s strategy to develop the ports of Algiers and Djen Djen in line with the country’s national interests. With the commissioning of these cranes, Phase I of the investment and development plan for Djazair has been successfully concluded,” said Joost Kruijning, senior vice-president & managing director, DP World, Africa.

DP World Djazair has been in operation since March 2009 and DP World Djen Djen since April 2009.
(Source:www.container-mag.com)