DP World has expanded the capabilities at Mundra International Container Terminal (MICT) in Gujarat, India, with the arrival of a new state-of-the-art Container Crane and three new electric Rubber-Tyre Gantry Cranes (e-RTGs). Together, the investments enhance Mundra’s ability to handle the next generation of container vessels while advancing the terminal’s sustainability journey.
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The new container crane can handle vessels 22 rows across, enabling Mundra to serve the some of the world’s largest container ships with greater efficiency and reliability. With advanced features including predictive maintenance planning, wider CCTV coverage to enhance operators’ situational awareness and energy-efficient drive systems, the crane will improve safety, precision and productivity.
With this addition, DP World Mundra now operates eight quay cranes, boosting its capability to deliver faster vessel turnarounds and enhancing service consistency as handling capacity rises to 1.56 million TEUs by 2027.
At the same time, the three new electric RTGs expand the terminal’s fleet to 31 units, cutting emissions by 18.9% (Scope 1 & 2) and reducing noise levels. The investment aligns with India’s Harit Sagar (green port) guidelines, which call for 50% electrification of port equipment by 2030 and 90% by 2047 at major ports.
“The arrival of our new quay crane and electric RTGs at DP World Mundra marks a pivotal step in our growth and sustainability journey. These upgrades enable us to serve larger vessels with greater efficiency while advancing our decarbonization efforts in line with India’s Harit Sagar vision. By combining world-class technology with sustainable practices, we are reinforcing Gujarat’s role as a vital trade gateway and supporting India’s ambition to be a global leader in sustainable trade,” said Ravinder Johal, Chief Operating Officer – Ports & Terminals, Operations & Commercial, Middle East, North Africa & India Subcontinent, DP World.
DP World is accelerating electrification across its operations in Mundra with electric light motor vehicles (E-LMVs), forklifts, and upcoming electric internal transfer vehicles (e-ITVs). The terminal has also achieved Zero Waste to Landfill’ certification by the National Productivity Council (NPC) of India. Also, DP World Mundra is sourcing renewable power through International Renewable Energy Certificates (IRECs).
These initiatives contribute to DP World’s global commitment to reducing Scope 1 emissions by 42% and Scope 3 emissions by 28% by 2030 (from a 2022 baseline) and net zero carbon emissions across its value chain by 2050.
With direct links to the Far East, Southeast Asia, Middle East, East and West Africa, US East Coast and the Mediterranean, DP World Mundra continues to play a key role in supporting Gujarat’s ambition of becoming a global trade powerhouse in the subcontinent.
