Several manufacturers have reported increased interest in RMGs recently, both for “greenfield” developments and from straddle carrier terminals under capacity constraints. APM Terminals, for example, is thought to be close to closing a deal for automated RMGs for its new facility in Hampton Roads, Virginia. They will be used with shuttle carriers.
In Australia, Patrick Stevedores last year ordered five RMGs from Man Takraf for the combined gate and rail interface at its Botany terminal; its long term plan for the CY includes RMGs and shuttle carriers. P&O Ports is considering RMGs for Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane....
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