September 08, 2008

Port Pipavav acquires 3 quay cranes and 10 RTGs

It is reported that Port Pipavav has received 3 post Panamax quay cranes and 10 rubber tyred gantries from ZPMC of China. The new quay cranes are among the biggest such cranes deployed in any port in India.

Along with the new quay cranes, the port has also received 10 new eco rubber tyred gantries, becoming the first port in India and second in Asia to receive eco rubber tyred gantries. The new quay cranes will operate on the 385 meter long new container berth and will be put into commercial operation in March 2008.

Port Pipavav offers direct weekly sailings to Europe, US East Coast, Red Sea, China and Far East and has thus emerged as an important gateway to container traffic on the West coast.