Pakistan To Install Remote-Controlled Cranes at Hutchison Ports

In a first, Pakistan shipping and ports industry is going to install hi-tech remote-controlled cranes at the Hutchison Ports Pakistan.

The Hutchison Ports Pakistan is dubbed as the South Asian’s most advanced terminal and the new cranes will be a worthy addition to increasing efficiency of the Ports’ operations.

Hutchison Ports Pakistan will acquire eight new cabin-less remote controlled quay cranes and 24 remote-controlled rubber-tired gantry cranes (RTGCs) – the first of their kind in Pakistan.

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The new cranes will significantly increase the overall efficiency of the Port’s operations. Following their delivery, the terminal will have a total of 16 remote-controlled quay cranes and 53 RTGCs.

In this regard, Hutchison Ports Pakistan has signed an agreement for a major crane purchase with Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co.Ltd,China (ZPMC).

The agreement was signed by Captain Syed Rashid Jamil, General Manager and Head of Hutchison Ports Pakistan and Shan Jianguo, Vice President of ZPMC in presence of Wang Yu, Consul General in Karachi of the Peoples Republic of China, Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Chairman Rear Admiral Jamil Akhtar and other dignitaries.

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 Capt. Rashid Jamil said, “This is a historic day for Hutchison Ports Pakistan. With this acquisition, we have affirmed our commitment to Pakistan’s trade and economy and we shall continue doing so in the future. The addition of new remote controlled quay cranes and RTGCs will significantly enhance the speed and efficiency of our operations and further enhance the quality of our world-class service.  I thank ZMPC for their ongoing support of our journey in Pakistan.

Wang Yu said, “I am very happy to see how Hutchison Ports Pakistan has progressed over the years and would like to congratulate Captain Rashid Jamil and his team. I would also like to take this opportunity to affirm China’s commitment to Pakistan. Together, our relationship with Pakistan will further expand and be more prosperous.”