BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 7
By Tamilla Mammadova – Trend:
Georgian APM Terminals Poti has recently received an additional mobile harbor crane to continue modernization of Poti Sea Port with brand-new equipment, Trend reports via Georgian media.
As reported, the Gottwald brand crane was manufactured in Germany this year, specifically to comply with Poti Sea Port requirements. Equipped with the latest technology, the crane has a load capacity of up to 100 tons and can handle various types of cargo, such as containers, bulk, general, and project cargo.
“As safe and uninterrupted service delivery is one of the contributing factors to positive customer experience, improving availability and reliability of key cargo handling equipment - crane has been strategically prioritized by the company. Strengthening the equipment with additional Mobile Harbor Crane will enable the port to serve customers more effectively and have a positive impact on the supply chain in general which plays a crucial role for the economies of Georgia and the entire region,” said Matthew Rantanen, Chief Operations Officer of APM Terminals Poti.
The new crane has already been commissioned and is to be deployed in operations.
Depending on the needs, the crane can be flexibly relocated across APM Terminals-operated berths.
The Poti Sea Port is the largest in Georgia, handling liquids, dry bulk, passenger ferries, and 85 percent of Georgia’s container traffic. The multi-purpose facility has 15 berths, a total quay length of 2,900 meters, more than 20 quay cranes, and 17 km of rail track.
The port offers direct ferry traffic with the Black Sea ports of Ukraine, Russia, and Bulgaria and is connected to the nation’s railway network, with connection to all key cities in Georgia.
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