PSA’s BHARAT MUMBAI CONTAINER TERMINALS RECEIVES THREE NEW SUPER POST-PANAMAX QUAY CRANES

by Shrutee K/DNS

Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Private Limited ("BMCT"), a subsidiary of PSA International Pte Ltd, has received three new Super Post Panamax ship-to-shore quay cranes on 11^th April 2018, bringing the total number of quay cranes at BMCT to nine currently. The latest cranes were manufactured by Doosan Heavy Industries and are the same specifications as BMCT’s six other quay cranes. All are twin-lift capable with a capacity of 65 tonnes under the spreader, capable of handling mega container vessels up to 22 rows across. More equipment deliveries are scheduled for 2018 and 2019, including three more quay cranes.   

Mr. Sivakumar K, General Manager of BMCT, said, “After less than three months of operations, BMCT is achieving productivity levels in excess of 100 moves per hour for mainline vessels. We are handling more vessels and volumes with each month and increasing the growth rate at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT). The additional equipment will allow us to continue on our trajectory of growth in volumes and service levels, as well as stimulating more mega-vessel calls to Nhava Sheva.”

In addition to the yard and shore facilities, BMCT’s rail facilities will be the largest in a container terminal in India when BMCT’s Phase 2 is completed. It will include the only on-dock Dedicated Freight Corridor-compliant facility in JNPT, capable of handling 1.5-kilometre long, 360 Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit (“TEU”) container trains. As PSA steps into its 20^th year of port investments in India, BMCT looks forward to continuing PSA’s commitment in developing its facility to serve the trade and enhance the livelihoods of the local communities.

About PSA’s Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Pvt Ltd

PSA’s Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals (BMCT) is located in Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP) in Maharashtra, India’s largest and premier container gateway. It serves the important industrial and manufacturing centres and cities in Northwest India, as well as India’s largest hinterland with a population in excess of 400 million. The development of BMCT, JNP’s fourth container terminal, will cater to the ever-increasing demand for container handling capacity, boost export / import trade and increase economic activities between India and other countries. When BMCT is fully completed, it will have a berth length of 2,000 metres and the deepest berths in JNP to handle large super post-panamax vessels. It will also be equipped with the latest technology and equipment to offer customers fast turnaround of their vessels. BMCT is well-connected by major highways and rail networks to key markets in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and the National Capital Region of India. Phase 1 of BMCT commenced operations in 2018.

About PSA International

About PSA International As one of the leading global port groups, PSA participates in around 40 terminals in 16 countries across Asia, Europe and the Americas with flagship operations in PSA Singapore Terminals and PSA Antwerp. PSA strives to continue growing its port network alongside its shipping line customers and become the preferred partner to port stakeholders across the world. Employing the finest talents in the industry, PSA delivers reliable and best-in-class service to its customers and develops win-win relationships with its partners. As the port operator of choice in the world's gateway hubs, PSA is “The World's Port of Call”. Please visit us at www.globalpsa.com.