Hutchison Ports Thailand acquires cranes for Laem Chabang Port

Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) has acquired a new batch of

fleet of advanced remote-controlled, electric-powered equipment.

The latest equipment includes four remote-controlled electric quay cranes

and eight remote-controlled electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes.

These new cranes are expected to enhance operational efficiency at the

terminal, which can currently accommodate up to three mega vessels

simultaneously along its contiguous 1,700-metre berth.

Moreover, the electric cranes will help reduce scope 1 emissions compared

to traditional diesel-powered equipment. With these cranes, Terminal D now

boasts a total of 14 quay cranes and 36 rubber-tyred gantry cranes.

This new batch of quay cranes will be Thailand’s largest, featuring a

24-row outreach and the ability to handle containers stacked up to 10 tiers

above the vessel deck. Equipped with various smart technologies, they enhance

safety and efficiency, enabling operators to closely monitor and control

operations from a central control centre via a system of 19 CCTV cameras.

Additional features include anti-collision systems, container inspection

systems, and semi-automated systems that ensure swift and precise container

lifting and placement.

Once the development project is completed, Terminal D will be deployed with

17 quay cranes and 43 rubber-tyred gantry cranes, all powered by electricity. On

completion, Terminal D will be capable of handling approximately 3.4 million

TEUs per year.

Stephen Ashworth, Managing Director of Hutchison Ports Thailand and

Southeast Asia, said: “The arrival of this new equipment marks a significant

milestone in Hutchison Ports’ vision to modernise port infrastructure and

enhance Thailand’s competitiveness in the logistics sector.

“With cutting-edge technology focusing on efficiency, safety, and

environmental sustainability, we aim to support the growth of businesses and

industries sustainably.”

Last September, Hutchison Ports BEST installed the first electric reach

stacker in Southern Europe at its Barcelona port.