PSA Sines Expands Capacity With Two Super Post-Panamax STS Cranes

The new equipment will also play an important role in expanding PSA Sines’ capacity from 2.3 to 2.7 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) and, the port said, “reinforce PSA Sines as the preferred Iberian gateway hub”.

The new STS cranes from ZPMC left from Shanghai, China, and arrived safely after being out at sea for almost three months. The new equipment, which is expected to be ready for live operations in February 2024, is undergoing six weeks of testing and commissioning.

PSA Sines’ CEO Nichola Silveira said: “With an outreach of 24 container rows, and a height of 55m, we will now have six quay cranes that are fully capable of handling vessels larger than 24,000 TEUs in size, with no limitations. Alongside our multiskilled and engaged workforce, our productivity levels will reinforce our position as one of the largest container terminals in the south of Europe.”

Since the start of the works for the terminal in 2000, PSA Sines has invested more than €370m in the development of its state-of-the-art facility.

To continue to facilitate the increase in cargo volume and to meet the growing needs of its customers, PSA Sines has embarked on its Phase III expansion project, worth over €412m.

When the Phase III expansion has been fully completed in 2030, the terminal will be able to double its annual handling capacity from 2.1 million TEUs to 4.2 million TEUs.

PSA International (PSA) is a global port operator. Its ports and cargo solutions portfolio comprises over 60 deeps-sea, rail and inland terminals, across more than 170 locations in 44 countries – including two flagship port operations in Singapore and Belgium, as well as affiliated businesses in supply chain management, logistics, marine and digital services. The company collaborates with customers and partners to deliver cargo solutions.