Sany RTGs into the USA

News 16 Jun 2023 by WCN Editorial

Six Sany RTGs will arrive at a west coast port later this year as terminal operators look for more competition in the crane market.

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At TOC Europe in Rotterdam this week WorldCargo News learned that Sany is to deliver its first RTGs into the US market later this year. The customer is the TraPac terminal at the Port of Oakland.

The RTGs have been very tightly specified by a US-based crane consultant, with components including ABB drives and controls and coatings and paint from Hempel. It is understood the cranes are to have no Chinese-made software or IoT technology.

Sources in equipment procurement at terminal operating companies told WorldCargo News that they are now taking a closer look at Sany and other Chinese OEMs because they want to see more competitive options to ZPMC. Kalmar’s exit from the RTG market has been keenly felt, particularly in geographical areas where other European OEMs like Konecranes and Liebherr bid very selectively. This includes the US west coast and parts of south east Asia.