Sany Group has signed a contract with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) for Design, Manufacture and Supply of 15 numbers of Electrically operated Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes (E-RTGCs). The contract was signed at the Maritime India Summit 2016 in Mumbai.

The contract flags on the entry of Sany Group into the heavy gantry cranes segment in India. The E-RTGCs developed by Sany come with best-in-class technology, efficiency and performance and will further enable JNPT in developing their port to match the evolving needs of port logistics industry.

This new batch of E-RTGCs from Sany will modernize the existing fleet, catering to increasing traffic at the JNPT.  The E-RTGCs is a part of Green Port Initiative project.

"We were in need of additional RTGCs to ensure minimum cycle time and to support the traffic demand. After induction of 15 new E-RTGCs, JNPT will be in position to cater to EXIM trade in more efficient manner," said A J Lokhande , Chief Manager , Mechanical & Electrical and Port Planning & Development, JNPT .

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