Gateway Port New Container Terminal, Callao, Peru TMEIC GE is providing its MaxSpeed
® Crane Control System at the new Callao, Peru port, a key transshipment hub and gateway port for the west coast of South America near Lima, Peru.
The new container terminal, with 1 million TEU capacity, will initially be constructed with two berths comprising 650 meters of quay line and 22 hectares of yard. The terminal is expected to be operational in second quarter, 2010. The berths will initially be capable of handling vessels of up to 8000 TEU nominal capacity.
TMEIC GE’s advanced Crane Management Systems (CMS) provides control system diagnostics to optimize crane maintenance and availability. The MaxSpeed Crane Control System uses TMdrive™-10 adjustable speed drives to control the speed and direction of the crane motors driving the gantry, trolley, boom, cable reels and hoist. The TMdrive™-10 drives have proven reliability of 40,000 hrs. Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
DP World chose TMEIC GE due to the company’s product support and the quality and reliability of its equipment.
Callao is the largest and fastest growing container port on the west coast of South America. Peru has strategic importance in handling the growing Pacific traffic between Asia and South America for raw materials and finished goods transportation to growing markets.
About DP WorldDP World is a leader in international marine terminal operations and development, logistics and related services. The Company is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world with 45 marine terminals and 13 new developments across 29 countries.
