TraPac chooses ABB for new cranes and systems upgrade in Los Angeles terminal yard expansion<\/p>\n
Leading US-based container terminal operator TraPac has selected ABB and crane builder Kuenz, headquartered in Austria, to deliver nine new rail-mounted stacking cranes as part of a major expansion of its Los Angeles facilities. ABB will deliver design, installation and commissioning of electrical and control systems for the new rail-mounted stacking cranes from Kuenz. In addition, ABB will upgrade systems of existing stacking cranes.<\/p>\n
TraPac container terminal in Los Angeles before expansion \u2013 image credit_TraPac<\/p>\n
Amid growing demand for its services, TraPac is seeking not only to increase terminal capacity but also to ensure new and existing cranes function as a single, unified fleet. To ensure that all of TraPac\u2019s cranes operate to the same high standards, ABB will refurbish systems on 29 existing stacking cranes and three rail-mounted gantry cranes serving intermodal operations. ABB\u2019s OEM-agnostic crane technology will seamlessly integrate with existing equipment and support long-term reliability and operational performance.<\/p>\n
Example of rail-mounted stacking crane to be delivered to TraPac \u2013 image credit PSA Antwerp<\/p>\n
\u201cWe selected Kuenz and ABB based on their respective proven track record in supplying high-performance cranes and integrating electrical and control systems,\u201d said Cameron Thorpe, President and Chief Executive Officer, TraPac. \u201cThe nine new rail-mounted stacking cranes from Kuenz with ABB systems will support the increasing demand for our services, while ABB\u2019s upgrades to our existing stacking cranes not only extend their lifecycle but also ensure performance excellence across the board.\u201d<\/p>\n
Existing cranes at TraPac\u2019s Los Angeles facility to be upgraded by ABB \u2013 image credit TraPac<\/p>\n
\u201cThe contract with TraPac on the US West Coast underlines our capabilities in serving the international container industry,\u201d said David Moosbrugger, Managing Director, Kuenz. \u201cWith innovative technical solutions and a consistent focus on quality and reliability, we continue to position ourselves successfully in highly competitive global markets.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOur integration of electrical and control systems for new and existing cranes enables TraPac to operate a single, cohesive fleet for years to come,\u201d said Clara Holmgren, Global Business Line Manager, Ports, ABB\u2019s Marine & Ports division. \u201cThe flexibility of our crane technology also lays a foundation for further upgrades to the existing fleet.\u201d<\/p>\n
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