en.Wedoany.com Reported - Hutchison Ports recently put into operation 12 new Automated Rubber-Tired Gantry Cranes (ARTG) at its Specialized Container Terminal I at the Port of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico, marking a significant step in the terminal's modernization and capacity expansion plan.

Manufactured by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC), these automated cranes were transported aboard the vessel MV Xiang He Kou, unloaded directly at the port, and subsequently put into terminal operations. The new equipment features fully electric drives and integrated remote control technology, optimizing yard operations and enhancing operational safety. This investment aims to boost operational capacity, improve logistics efficiency, and strengthen the competitiveness of the Port of Lázaro Cárdenas in handling the growing international and domestic maritime trade.

The Lázaro Cárdenas National Port System Administration recognized this investment, stating that it reflects Hutchison Ports' firm commitment to the terminal's technological upgrade and sustainable development, and represents a significant contribution to the modernization of port infrastructure.

Hutchison Ports is a leading global port investor, developer, and operator headquartered in Hong Kong, China, with operations spanning multiple countries and regions worldwide. Located in the state of Michoacán on Mexico's Pacific coast, the Port of Lázaro Cárdenas is one of Mexico's key deep-water ports, handling the growing volume of cargo trade between the country and the Asia-Pacific region. The commissioning of these 12 automated cranes marks a significant step forward in enhancing the terminal's automation level and operational efficiency.