AN offshore subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has beefed up its capacity after receiving a new mobile crane recently.
In a statement, Matadi Gateway Terminal (MGT) CEO Tim Vancampen said the new container terminal on the Congo River, DR Congo, received a new Terex Model 5 crane, the largest member of the medium-size crane family available from Terex Port Solutions.
The new equipment was delivered fully erect onboard the M/V BBC Oder, which commenced its voyage from Antwerp, Belgium.
“This new unit is a game changer. It is the first unit of its kind in Matadi and will deliver high performance and faster vessel turnaround times. With the arrival of the second unit, MGT will also be able to give reliable service to larger gearless vessels,” Vancampen said.
With a working radius of up to 51 meters, the geometry of the Model 5 unit is designed to serve Panamax class container ships.
This unit and its sister unit, set to arrive in September, will operate with an automatic twin-lift spreader and will also provide a heavy-lift capability.
Other key equipment to be deployed at the terminal include reach stackers and front loaders, as well as Navis N4, for efficient management of vessel loading/unloading and terminal operations. The Matadi Gateway Terminal is a joint-venture company between ICTSI, the Ledya Group and SCTP SA. ICTSI operates 30 terminals in 21 countries and is recognized to be a leading developer, manager and operator of gateway terminals of different sizes and serving extended hinterlands, including cross border.