ICTSI’s Papua New Guinea unit gets new hybrid rubber tired gantries

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International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) said its Port of Lae, Papua New Guinea operation under South Pacific International Container Terminal (SPICT) is receiving of two brand new Mitsui hybrid rubber tired gantries (RTG).

“Powered by a combination of a smaller diesel engine and lithium-ion battery, the Mitsui hybrids will contribute to more efficient landside operation resulting in faster turnaround time for outside trucks. Additionally, the hybrid mechanism helps reduce the terminal’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emission,” the company said.

These will complement the two post-Panamax ship-to-shore (STS) cranes SPICT got last year.

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ICTSI said the STS cranes are the first of their kind and currently the largest port equipment in Papua New Guinea.

“The receipt of two electric STS cranes for the berth was the first big step of our terminal decarbonization journey, and we are very excited to receive these Hybrid RTG cranes, which show SPICT’s ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint from yard operations,” said Robert Maxwell, ICTSI South Pacific chief executive officer.

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