Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in Croatia since March 2011 after forming a 30-year strategic partnership with Luka Rijeka D.D. for AGCT’s operation, management and development, formally presented its new quay cranes to industry partners, shipping line representatives, freight forwarders, rail operators and other stakeholders in the Rijeka transport corridor on 11 December

The ceremony was also attended by representatives of the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure, customs, regional and local authorities.

Currently undergoing commissioning and technical testing, the new equipment is scheduled to be deployed and fully operational by the end of the year.

Latest generation of super post — Panamax quay cranes

Manufactured by ZPMC, the cranes are the first units of the latest generation of super post-Panamax quay cranes. They are specifically engineered to meet AGCT’s operational requirements, which include custom load-bearing adjustments.

With an outreach of 67.5 meters, equivalent to 24 rows across, the cranes will enable AGCT to handle the largest container vessels operating in today’s global fleet.

“The acquisition of these new cranes is an important first step in the continued modernization of our terminal,” said Emmanuel Papagiannakis, AGCT chief executive officer.

“This latest generation of equipment will enable increased capacity, faster and more efficient cargo handling, and full readiness for the largest container vessels in the Mediterranean and Adriatic,” he added.