"These investments are aimed at maintaining the terminal's competitiveness, ensuring a fast loading process and maintaining our leadership in the segment. It is important to note that when investing in new handling equipment, we also consider the environmental impact of the equipment, which is why we choose sustainable technologies," says Vaidotas Šileika, CEO of our company. 

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This year we have purchased the following modern equipment: 2 STS (Ship-To-Shore) cranes, 2 RTG (Rubber Tire Gantry) cranes, an empty container lift and other handling equipment.

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"The STS cranes accounted for the largest part of the investment, with a total value of EUR 16.4 million. They are designed to handle containers from ship to shore and vice versa. The new equipment will replace the two old cranes that have been in operation so far. The powerful, state-of-the-art equipment will increase the efficiency of ship handling and reduce the time spent in port," said Mr Šileika.

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The new STS cranes - 65 t lifting capacity with a 47 m boom - are designed to handle ships with 16 rows of containers on deck and their operators work at a height of 42 m, equivalent to a 14-storey building. These cranes use only electricity, reducing emissions.

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According to the company's CEO, another major part of the investment was for the purchase of hybrid RTG cranes for the transhipment of containers in the terminal area and for rail servicing. The RTG crane has a lifting capacity of 50 tonnes and the operator works at a height of 23 m. The terminal now has 11 RTG cranes (including two new ones).

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"The hybrid RTG cranes that are already in operation at our terminal are unique as they are the first of their kind in the Baltic States. They are distinguished by their lower operating costs, higher energy efficiency and environmental friendliness. They are a modern and advanced alternative to traditional RTG cranes," says Vaidotas Šileika.

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Both RTG and STS cranes are manufactured by Konecranes of Finland. They arrived at the terminal during the summer, were tested, commissioned and started operations in September.