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cranes that arrived in 2016. The Hyundai Heavy Industries Container Cranes have an outreach of 190 feet, can reach up to 21 containers wide and are capable of servicing vessels with a capacity between 10,000 and 14,000 TEUs.

The wider modernisation of the port, due for completion this year, will mean economic benefits for Saint John and the New Brunswick province as a whole, through more career opportunities at the port and in the transportation, logistics and warehousing sectors.

Maksim Mihic, CEO and General Manager DP World (Canada) Inc. said: “We are thrilled to be a part of the long-term, sustainable economic growth of Saint John and the Atlantic region. With connections to 500 ports worldwide, intermodal transportation and three class-one railways, Port Saint John is well positioned for growth for the foreseeable future. The investments being made throughout the trade ecosystem including logistics services will make the port a more competitive gateway for decades to come.”

To find out more, visit https://www.dpworld.com/news/releases/new-cranes-to-turn-port-of-saint-john-into-a-major-atlantic-gateway-for-canada/ 

DP World advances electrification projects in Brazil

DP World is accelerating its adoption of renewable energy at the Port of Santos, Brazil’s leading multipurpose private terminal, as a vital step in its global strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040.

The initial phase focuses on replacing diesel fuel with electric power for the Santos terminal’s Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTGs) container handling cranes. A total of 22 diesel-fueled units will be electrified, by the end of next year, with an investment over 80 million Brazilian reais ($16.2 million).

The first RTG machine in the fleet already operates sustainably on 100% electric power and by the end of 2023, another four machines will be converted.

The electrification process works through a system of overhead cables similar to electric buses. Applying this innovative technology to RTGs will not only reduce the terminal's diesel consumption by up to 60%.

"The conversion of the RTGs is a critical step in our decarbonization efforts and aligns with our overall focus on sustainability. In addition to improved environmental care and climate performance, this change is also expected to bring additional operational benefits, as the technology offers low maintenance costs, increased productivity of the RTGs, and improved equipment reliability," explained Fábio Siccherino, CEO of DP World Santos.

The Santos terminal is already one of the largest and most modern private multi-purpose port terminals in the country. The expansion will increase annual container handling capacity from 1.2 million TEUs to 1.4 million TEUs and expand the size of the quay from 1,100 metres to 1,300 metres. This is DP World’s third round of investment since it began operations in July 2013. ensuring port capacity remains ahead of growing demand.

To find out more, visit https://www.dpworld.com/news/releases/dp-world-advances-electrification-projects-in-brazil/