Hambantota Port gets a USD 41 million state-of-the-art crane
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- December 3, 2024
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- Hambantota Port gets a USD 41 million state-of-the-art crane
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The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) announced a significant investment of US dollars 41 million in state-of-the-art crane technology, set to be fully operational by January 2025.
This enhancement includes the installation of four Quay Cranes (QC) and thirteen rubber-tyred gantry Cranes (RTGs) at the Hambantota International Port (HIP), expanding the port’s capabilities to a handling capacity of 1 million TEUs.
The four Quay Cranes which arrived on the mv. De Qiang 66 on 30th November feature a Twinlift 65m outreach, with impressive load ratings of 50 tons for single handling, 65 tons for tandem lifting, and 75 tons on the underhook beam. They provide a lifting height of 42m above rail and 20m below rail.
The RTGs which arrived on the same date on vessel FENG HAI DA, have a span of 23.47m and a base distance of 6.9m, each offering a single handling capacity of 41 tons and a lifting height of 01-over-05.
The modern QC and RTG cranes built to meet green port initiatives have advanced automation systems and anti-collision technology, ensuring high efficiency and safety during operations.
