The arrival of two new Super Quay Cranes at APM Terminals Maasvlakte II in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, marked the start of a plan to increase capacity by more than 20% by 2019.
The new cranes are built by the supplier consortium ZPMC/ABB and offer the same functionality as the terminal's existing eight cranes on the deep-sea quay: high-speed, remote-control, double-trolley SQCs with twin and tandem capabilities.
Two triple-E Vessels Simultaneously
Once the cranes are operational they will contribute to much needed capacity. After full commissioning, the APM Terminal will be able to service two triple-E vessels simultaneously, with five Super Quay Cranes each.
Increased Volumes
The combination of these two additional cranes and continuous efficiency improvements will enable the terminal to increase volumes by more than 20% in 2019. Over the coming months, the two cranes will be commissioned and extensively tested in a dedicated area alongside the current commercial operation. This will allow for safe commissioning with negligible disruption to existing operations.
Before reaching Rotterdam, the cranes had travelled for sixty days aboard the Zhen Hua 24 transport vessel from Shanghai, with a stop-over in Dunkirk.
Terminal Facilities in 2019
- 1 km of deep-sea quayside
- With ten SQC's, remotely controlled, capable of servicing the largest Triple E size vessels
- 500 m of Barge quayside, with three QC's
- 800 m of rail track operated by two Rail Cranes
- 54 Automated Rail Gantry Cranes
- 72 Lift Automated Guided Vehicles
- 860,000 m2 terminal area
Watch a video of the cranes arriving in Rotterdam. The picture at the top is a still from the same video (by APM Terminals).
