APM Terminals exercises option for 22 ARMGs

© Igor Groshev northport malaysia_62347572

Gantry cranes in Northport Malaysia Wharf container terminal. Pelabuhan, Klang, Malaysia. © Igor Groshev

By LoadstarEditorial

23/06/2014

APM Terminals concluded a contract with Austrian-based crane manufacturer Hans Kuenz in combination with ABB of Sweden for an additional 22 Automated Rail-Mounted Gantry Cranes (ARMGs). The order will bolster the yard operation for Phase I of the new 2.7m teu annual capacity, deep-water Maasvlakte II terminal which will begin operations in November 2014.

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APM Terminals AP Moller - Maersk International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) Port of Mobile United States Maritime Alliance (USMX)

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