TheCape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has taken delivery of 15 new haulers to boost operational efficiency in the port.
The latest delivery is part of a consignment of 47 new haulers that is planned to reach the terminal by the end of the month and follows the arrival of 10 haulers last month.
“The haulers are key in moving containers within CTCT and will significantly boost operational recovery at the terminals, after operations were affected by the recent inclement weather,” CTCT said in a statement.
“Original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Shacman, is currently conducting a full inspection before the vehicle-mounted tools necessary for the CTCT environment are installed,” CTCT said.
Transnet Port Terminals Western Cape Region managing executive, Oscar Borchards, said that the delivery would help to boost the terminal’s operational efficiency.
"This delivery is a significant milestone for CTCT as sufficient haulers will ensure we have enough feed of containers for loading and offloading of cargo aboard calling vessels. This should improve our turnaround times which will ultimately enable us to do right by our customers,” he said.
He added that the new equipment would also help improve equipment reliability.
“We have a solid maintenance plan which has been provided by the OEM from whom we have procured the haulers, and this gives us assurance. We are now working tirelessly to ensure the rest of the haulers are delivered and handed over to operations on time,” Borchards said.
