The Grabs are all of high close, Clam shell design, the largest of which will have a capacity of 13.0 m³ and is designed for handling a wide range of Bulk Materials with a bulk density upto 1.0 t/m³ including Fertilizer, Grain, Soya, Animal Feeds and similar materials. With a Grab self-weight of nearly 8.0 tonnes, it is suitable for connection to ABP’s dockside crane with minimum 21.0 tonnes lifting capacity. A powerful 37.5 kW integral hydraulic power pack ensures rapid opening and closing rates to achieve high levels of performance, critical to minimise the amount of time in unloading vessels where excessive delays can generate high level of demurrage cost. The second Heavy Duty Hydraulic Grab of 3.5 m³ capacity is designed for handling material, upto 1.5 t/m³ including Sand and Aggregates and is provided complete with an adaptor plate to suit ABP’s dockside material handler.
The remaining Three Grabs ordered, range in capacity from 4.0 to 5.0 m³ capacity and are suitable for materials with bulk density upto 1.0 t/m³ and again provided with an adaptor plate to suit ABP’s dockside material handlers. Each of the Grabs incorporate a unique design of Fork Lift pick up point, high close shells rated for zero degrees repose angle and close tolerance spill free Pantanax wear resistant lower and side knives, the design of which has been developed in conjunction with ABP on several previous Grab Orders during recent years where Grabs have been supplied to ABP at Ipswich, Kings Lynn, Garston, Newport and Ayr. This brings the number of MRS grabs supplied in the UK to 99, for sure there will be a big celebration when number 100 is ordered!

“I wish to thank the Board of Harbor Commissioners for the opportunity I’ve had to lead the Port of Long Beach and our exceptional team of managers and professionals. The experience of helping guide the Port through our industry’s swiftly changing and often uncharted waters has been both an exciting challenge and a great honor. I am exceedingly proud of the work we’ve accomplished together over the past two years in driving forward our vision for the Green Port of the Future. I leave my post content in the knowledge that the Port’s greatest years lie ahead,” said Slangerup.

Board of Harbor Commissioners President Lori Ann Guzmán thanked Slangerup for his service: “Jon has brought tremendous leadership, creativity and executive experience to the Port. His innovative vision and ability to lead in times of change and growth have made a marked difference in the history of our beloved Port. I and my fellow commissioners wish Jon continued success in his new role.”

Soon after joining the Port, Slangerup’s leadership was instrumental in addressing the historic congestion challenge that affected the San Pedro Bay port complex and the national goods movement network. He worked with all stakeholders – local, regional and federal – to restore operations in less than half the time expected. Months later, in July 2015, the Port set the strongest cargo record in more than a century of operations and the strongest performance since the Great Recession.

Slangerup has also overseen ongoing progress on the Port’s $4 billion, 10-year capital improvement plan, including the replacement of the Gerald Desmond Bridge and the development of the innovative Middle Harbor terminal. Additionally, the Port achieved another milestone earlier this year when the 18,000 TEU megaship, the CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin, called on the Port.

The Board of Harbor Commissioners will oversee the search for a new CEO.

This extraordinary unit has even prompted the release of a new gearbox specifically for it – the T9. The unit is part of an order placed by crane manufacturer ZPMC for four complete cable reel sets now installed on cranes at two major ports – one in Asia, the other in Europe.

Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP), the operator of Tanjung Pelepas, said the rise in container volume was driven by the organic growth of its existing customers, as well as a major boost following the deployment of the 2M Alliance (the world’s largest container shipment collaboration between Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co SA) to PTP. “Similar to last year, we believe that both Maersk Line and MSC are set to aggressively expand their business this year, as the advantages provided by the 2M Alliance will offer greater market options,” said PTP Chairman, Datuk Seri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh. Che Khalib is also the Managing Director of MMC Corp Bhd, which owns a 70% stake in PTP with the remaining stake held by Danish shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk. Although Singapore’s dominance in the “Top 100” container ports ranking will never really come under threat, given the scale of connections PTP can offer and its ability to handle large container ships, Tanjung Pelepas remains a regional rival and an alternative to the Port of Singapore for trans-shipment traffic. In August 2015, the port hit a record monthly throughput of 800,000 TEUs, and in January 2016, handled more than 18,000 TEUs in a single berthing. Che Khalib said the milestone was achieved on 13 January, when Matz Maersk left the port with the record load of 18,034 TEUs. “It is a significant milestone to us and is only made possible by the passion and commitment of our employees. We will continue to build and strengthen our performance as well as to provide the best service to meet the demand of our customers and stakeholders,” said Khalib. In July 2015, PTP revealed that it is raising the bar even further by expanding its capacity from the current 12.5 million TEUs to 15 million TEUs in the next five years. Continuous capacity expansion is vital to ensure that PTP is able to handle future growth while offering key valuable business propositions to new and potential customers. To execute the plans to widen the access channel, from the current 400m to 600m, and dredge it from the current depth of 16m to 18.5m, PTP has applied for government funding under the 11th Malaysian Plan. With the new depth, PTP would be able to accommodate the largest container vessels in the world without any tidal restrictions. Just over a year later, and the Port of Tanjung Pelepas announced it is to invest more than USD2.1 billion to more than double its capacity by 2030. The expansion project will increase handling capacity to 22.2 million TEUs within the next 15 years. The first stages of the project include replacement of its existing equipment to increase the annual capacity from the current 10.5 million TEUs to 13.2 million TEUs. The third phase, which is expected to take place in 2018, will include the construction of six new berths with a total length of three kilometres. Completion of the third stage of the project, which will be divided into phases 3A and 3B, is expected to enable PTP to increase its handling capacity to 22.2 million TEUs before 2030.