Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling Company (ACCH) has issued a series of tenders for new cargo handling equipment aimed at strengthening operations at its container terminals in Egypt. The procurement initiative is seen as part of a broader strategy to enhance terminal infrastructure at Alexandria and El Dekheila ports.
Among the announced tenders is a request for a ship-to-shore crane with a lifting capacity of up to 75 tonnes for the Alexandria Container Terminal. The crane will be deployed for direct loading and unloading operations from vessels, enhancing the terminal's ability to service larger tonnage ships.
The company has also launched a tender for seven yard cranes, each with capacities of up to 40 tonnes. The equipment will be distributed between the Alexandria Container Terminal and the El Dekheila Container Terminal. Yard cranes play a critical role in stacking, moving containers within the terminal, and loading trucks or rail transport.
ACCH's equipment investments support Egypt's objectives to expand handling capacity at its Mediterranean ports. Alexandria and El Dekheila terminals serve as key transshipment points for cargo flows along the Suez Canal route. The new equipment is expected to accelerate terminal operations and reduce vessel waiting times.
Details of the tender process and submission deadlines have not yet been publicly disclosed. Industry observers note that the investment could strengthen Egypt's competitive position in container shipping.
Key Takeaways:
1. ACCH has issued tenders for a 75-tonne ship-to-shore crane and seven 40-tonne yard cranes for Alexandria and El Dekheila terminals.
2. The ship-to-shore crane will enhance Alexandria Container Terminal's capacity to service larger vessels.
3. Seven yard cranes will be distributed across both terminals for container stacking and loading operations.
4. The investment aims to strengthen Egypt's competitive position in cargo flows along the Suez Canal route.
5. Tender details and submission deadlines have not yet been publicly disclosed.
