This concludes the first phase of the Euro 8 million investment programme for the equipment upgrade. A second quay crane has been moved to the shipyard within the port and completion is expected early spring of next year.
After 6 months of works, all carried out within the terminal area by OMG-MGM and Control Techniques (Emerson Group), the upgrade of the quay cranes operational capacity is in place.
The new “BIG” crane is able to operate ships in excess of 6,500 TEU with an outreach of 17 container row, height under spreader of 34.5m and lifting capacity increased up to 55 tonnes. The installation of the new cabin designed by Brieda Cabins, equipped with Dynamic Control Station, reflects the decision to improve the ergonomic driving conditions of the crane operators.
Luisa Babini, President of TCR, commented with great satisfaction: “Today represents for TCR an ambitious and meaningful goal since we can provide our customers with greater efficiency and operational flexibility. Once the dredging works will be completed by the Port Authority, we will be immediately able to accommodate larger ships waiting the commencement of the works for the construction of the new terminal in the Trattaroli area as forecasted by our investment plans.”
“It was a success and TCR is proud because revamping operations were complex”, adds Milena Fico, General Manager of the terminal: “despite bad weather conditions in the winter months the teamwork of our technology partners and TCR personnel was able to complete the operations without any negative impact on both terminal operations and quality of rendered service. As a consequence of greater focus to the environment the “BIG” crane is equipped with new state of the art technological solutions that guarantee energy savings up to 30% and lower CO2 emissions”.
TCR is the perfect door for the Levant and the Middle East trades exchange and, as reflected by its investment plan, aims to further strengthen its role as main gateway of the Emilia Romagna region. Ravenna is the Adriatic gateway supporting the competitiveness of the richest North East Italian markets.