This delivery is part of the ongoing completion of the superstructure works being carried out by Damietta Alliance Container Terminals, the terminal operator, in preparation for its imminent opening and operation.
This batch of cranes is part of a plan to equip the terminal
with the latest global operating systems and continues the terminal's
preparation. With this delivery, 12 giant STS quay cranes have now arrived,
adding to the seven previously delivered. All cranes are the latest models from
HHMC, a leading Chinese manufacturer of modern port equipment.
These cranes offer high operational capabilities, with a lifting
capacity of up to 75 tons and an outreach of 57.5 meters from the quay surface.
This allows them to efficiently handle mega-vessels, managing up to 11
containers high. Their 72-meter outer boom length enables them to handle the
widest container ships, significantly enhancing the port's capacity for the
latest global container vessels.
The new cranes also feature the latest advanced safety
systems, including sensors, cameras, and protection systems for secure loading
and unloading. They integrate with smart port management systems, enabling
real-time operational monitoring and ensuring peak efficiency and coordination
across terminal departments.
In parallel, 30 out of 40 planned RTG yard cranes have been
delivered. These environmentally friendly cranes, standing 21 meters high,
support a dual power system (electricity or diesel), enhancing operational
flexibility. They were manufactured by Genma-Kalmar, a global leader in
advanced handling equipment.
The Tahya Misr 1 container terminal project is a major
national undertaking at Damietta Port. Its berths span 1,970 meters with an 18-meter
depth, and it boasts a 922,000 square meter back-up yard capable of handling up
to 3.5 million TEUs.
Damietta Alliance Container Terminals, a consortium of
Germany's Eurogate, Italy's Contship, and Hapag-Lloyd, will operate the
terminal to the latest international standards. This move solidifies Damietta
Port's standing as a fully integrated logistics hub in the region.
This vital project aligns with the Ministry of Transport's plan, mandated by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, to develop Egyptian ports into a regional hub for transport, logistics, and transit trade. Its execution is also part of the integrated logistics corridor (Tanta – Mansoura – Damietta), aiming to bolster the national economy and enhance the global standing of Egyptian ports. This is achieved by increasing operational efficiency, reducing waiting times, and improving competitiveness to accommodate new generations of mega-ships.