Sohar – Hutchison Ports Sohar has commissioned two of its eight incoming fleet of Remote-Controlled Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes (RCRTGC). These two units were put into operation at the beginning of November 2020, with the other six units scheduled for operations by the end of Q1 2021.

These RCRTGCs are state-of-the-art equipment, capable of automated container stacking and remote control for handling the loading and unloading of containers to and from external trucks through wireless communication. The centralised remote control operations centre improves the safety and comfort of the operating environment and reduces physical stress of the operators, while allowing good daytime and nighttime visibility for cranes control through optical cameras.

Moreover, these remote-controlled cranes are designed with a hybrid smart power management system. The hybrid system’s electric powertrain eliminates the need for traditional large diesel engines. The new RCRTGCs can help reduce air as well as noise pollution, and further reinforce Hutchison Ports Sohar’s commitment to transform itself into a green terminal.

“These RCRTGCs represent the first of their kind in the Sultanate of Oman and in the Middle East and Africa region. We strive to deliver the highest level of customer service and better working conditions to our employees. The anti-collision automation system included in the RCRTGCs further improves operational safety for employees as well as external truck drivers.”, said Anacin Kum, CEO of Hutchison Ports Sohar.

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About Hutchison Ports Sohar

Hutchison Ports Sohar is a joint venture between Hutchison Ports, the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and a number of well-established Omani and overseas investors. Hutchison Ports Sohar is a modern container-handling facility capable of accommodating the latest generation of mega-vessels. It is situated in the Port of Sohar, outside the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf of Oman, approximately 200 km from Muscat and 160 km from Dubai. Hutchison Ports Sohar is a member of Hutchison Ports, the port and related services division of CK Hutchison Holdings Limited (CK Hutchison).

About Hutchison Ports

Hutchison Ports is the port and related services division of CK Hutchison Holdings Limited (CK Hutchison). Hutchison Ports is the world’s leading port investor, developer and operator with a network of port operations in 52 ports spanning 26 countries throughout Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australasia. Over the years, Hutchison Ports has expanded into other logistics and transportation-related businesses, including cruise ship terminals, airport operations, distribution centres, rail services and ship repair facilities.

In 2019, Hutchison Ports handled a combined throughput of 86.0 million TEU.

For more information, please contact:
Shifa Thakur
Assistant Manager – Corporate Communications
Hutchison Ports Sohar
thakur.shifa@hutchisonportssohar.com 

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