Côte d’Ivoire Terminal, operator of the second container terminal in the Port of Abidjan, announced the reception on 10 August 2023 of five new gantry cranes representing a value of around FCFA 6 billion. This new delivery, which follows those of June and August 2022, brings the number of gantry cranes (RTG) to 18.
These new gantry cranes have a larger capacity, able to store nine containers on one line as opposed to seven previously. They will speed up container loading and unloading operations for both imports and exports, increase turnaround and improve fleet management. This will lead to reduced waiting times and more fluid port operations.
In addition to their operational advantages, these latest-generation 100% electric gantry cranes will also allow Côte d’Ivoire Terminal to reduce the environmental impact of its activities while maximising the energy efficiency of its facilities.
Receiving this equipment is another important step in the investment programme to improve logistics services in Côte d’Ivoire and countries in the sub-region. Côte d’Ivoire Terminal is pursuing its equipment acquisition process with the delivery of more machinery between September and October 2023.
About Côte d’Ivoire Terminal
After an international call for tenders, the AGL and APM Terminals consortium was awarded the construction and management of the 2nd container terminal of the Port of Abidjan. Through an investment of over FCFA 262 bn, this new container terminal is able to handle over 1.5 million TEU containers per year and accommodate vessels with up to 16 metre draughts, along its 1,100 metres of docks. Covering a surface area of 37.5 hectares, it is set to ultimately generate over 450 direct jobs, along with thousands of indirect jobs. It will contribute to the development of skills and training for Ivory Coast youth, in the port trades and next generation equipment handling field.