Arrival of Quay Cranes will significantly increase handling capability and improve operations
Fujairah Terminals, wholly owned by Abu Dhabi Ports, recently announced the arrival of two new quay cranes at Fujairah Port as part of its extensive expansion plans.
The brand new advanced Post Panamax ship-to-shore cranes, which are among the biggest currently available from manufacturers, were purchased from ZMPC China.
As part of the ongoing AED 1bn (US$ 273mn) expansion programme currently undertaken by Abu Dhabi Ports, the arrival of the quay cranes will provide the capability to handle close to an additional 500,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units).
Boasting an enhanced propulsion speed during the movement of containers between ship and quayside, the new cranes will heighten productivity, speed up the turnaround of vessels, and increase safety.
To reach maximum efficiency in the operation of the new cranes, Fujairah Terminals seconded two UAE national graduates to China to undergo a technical training programme at ZPMC’s facility.
Additional elements of the ongoing expansion mode include a capacity increase to 1.5 million TEU, a general cargo handling increase to 1.3mn tonnes, 18m draft, a larger quayside, and the ability to accommodate bigger vessels.
“This ambitious expansion plan underscores our commitment to continuing development of a world-class infrastructure capable of facilitating global trade and logistics and will contribute to the UAE’s economic growth,” affirmed AbdulAziz Al Balooshi, Acting CEO, Fujairah Terminals.
Fujairah Port is a multi-purpose port capable of handling general cargo, containers, RoRo and cruise ships, offering excellent connectivity to India, Africa, and Asia.
