Terex Gottwald Harbor Cranes for Netherlands
The Kramer Group is now operating a new diesel-electric Terex Gottwald Model 2 rubber-tyred portal harbor crane in the G HRK 2304 variant at its terminal in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Model 2 belongs to the small crane family of Terex Port Solutions (TPS), which has a variety of types including a rubber-tyred portal crane. This crane type combines the mobility of a conventional mobile harbor crane with the advantages of a portal version, allowing flexibility of use. The G HRK 2304 rubber-tyred portal harbor crane has a maximum lifting capacity of 80 t, a radius of up to 40 m and a maximum hoist speed of 85 m/min. Kramer will use the crane for fast handling of full and empty containers on feeder vessels and river barges.
Port of Rotterdam Takes Steps to Stop Delays
The Port of Rotterdam is taking measures to eliminate congestion at the ECT Delta Terminal and the Euromax Terminal. Inland waterway vessels and feeder vessels have been experiencing delays at these terminals for some time. Improvements implemented at these terminals have not had the desired effect up until now. The inconvenience experienced by the port's customers and users is of such magnitude that the Port of Rotterdam Authority has taken the initiative of developing solutions to this problem. It became clear that all parties involved wanted to cooperate in order to improve the situation. Three potential measures were identified pursuant to meetings with ECT, LINC (inland container shipping sector), Uniport Terminal and the Kramer Group/RCT.
