APM Terminals invests in Peruvian terminal infrastructure

APM Terminals Callao recently had a boost t o operational structure with a new electric Panamax ship-t o-shore crane and two Electrified Rubber Tyred Gantr y Cranes (ERTGs).

This latest $25 million investment will accelerate and enhance container operations around the terminal

The terminal, which is the largest multipurpose terminal in Peru, now operates five Super Post Panamax cranes, two Panamax cranes and 15 ERTGs

APM Terminals Callao also has plans to add two free-flow grain loaders and build a grain handling system with 12 silos and a capacity of 60,000 tonnes.

There are also plans to acquire three additional ship-to-shore cranes, nine ERTGs and 24 additional terminal tractors, as well as general cargo equipment In the final stage of the expansion, the terminal will incorporate an additional four ship-to-shore cranes, 12 ERTGs and 24 terminal tractors

Back in May 2011, APM Terminals Callao signed a 30-year concession contract with the Peruvian State to be the operator of the Multipurpose Nor th Terminal of the Por t of Callao

This was followed in November last year, by an addendum to the concession contract, committing to an investment of more than $1 2 billion APM Terminals state that, to date, more than $500 million has already been invested

With container volumes continuing to increase, Javier Vidal, Head of Operations at APM Terminals Callao, commented that the new equipment is prospected to fur ther enhance the terminal’s handling operations.

“In future stages of our concession master plan we have planned an increase in our fleet of terminal equipment and infrastructure to adequately meet the future demand of Peruvian foreign trade,” Vidal added www apmterminals com