Wednesday, March 24, 2010

The new gantries at TSI Delta Port

While visiting the OOCL Japan at TSI Delta Port I had a chance to see the three new gantries/container cranes in operation. These cranes can pick up two containers at the same time. The new generation container ships carry more than 10.000 TEU ( 20 foot containers ) on board. These are huge numbers, which means that the ports around the world need to have the capability of loading and unloading these ships.

Time is money! One officer told me that he has seen gantries in China that can pick up three containers at the same time! Faster and faster - when will it end!