The Port of Felixstowe has taken delivery of five new Automated Electric Rubber-Tyred Gantry cranes (AeRTGs), marking another step towards reaching Net-Zero emissions by 2035.
Why it matters: This upgrade improves the port's efficiency and environmental sustainability, enhancing its ability to serve large container ships and maintain its position as the UK's busiest container port.
The big picture:
The new cranes are part of a larger order of 17 electric cranes from Konecranes of Finland.
They can lift containers 1-over-6 high and span seven rows plus a roadway.
The cranes will operate in semi-autonomous mode with remote-controlled lifting.
What they're saying: Robert Ashton, Chief Operating Officer of the Port of Felixstowe, said: "These new cranes are the latest stage of our drive to deliver a first-class customer service, improve working conditions for our employees and remove carbon from our operations."
By the numbers:
5 new cranes delivered
17 total electric cranes ordered
18 metres: new maximum depth of berths at the port
What's next: The cranes will undergo a commissioning process before entering service at Berths 8 and 9.
The bottom line: This investment in automated and electric equipment demonstrates the Port of Felixstowe's commitment to modernisation and environmental sustainability in the competitive shipping industry.
