La Spezia Container Terminal Signs Contracts for Ship-to-Shore, Yard Cranes

Ahead of the start of construction work on the new Ravano Terminal, La Spezia Container Terminal (LSCT) has signed contracts for the supply of four ship-to-shore cranes and 18 yard cranes, RTGs and RMGs, representing a total investment of USD$104.77 million (90 million euros). The supply agreement has been awarded to a leading Chinese manufacturer; delivery is scheduled to take place within the next 24-28 months.

This milestone represents one of the initiatives paving the way for the development of the new quay and forms part of the wider modernization plan for the terminal. The plan involves a total investment of USD$407.44 million (350 million euros), earmarked for upgrading equipment, enhancing infrastructure and increasing LSCT's overall operational capacity.

The four new ship-to-shore cranes will enable the terminal to handle the latest generation of container ships, including vessels of up to 24,000 TEU.

The planned configuration will allow for the simultaneous handling of three ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs), expanding service capacity on the main international routes. The ship-to-shore cranes will be designed to integrate technological systems; the planned solutions include