SEP
HIT received the
MSC Zoe
On 21 September 2015, the 19,224
TEU
MSC Zoe
made its maiden
call at HIT. With a length of 395.4
metres, and spanning 59 metres
wide,
MSC Zoe
is one of the
world’s largest mega-vessels, and
is part of the same fleet as the
MSC Oscar
, which called earlier in
the year at YICT.
MSC Zoe’s
arrival
at HIT highlights the port’s mega-
vessel handling capabilities.
OCT
HPH Trust’s Hong Kong operations celebrated its 200 millionth TEU
HPH Trust’s cumulative throughput in Hong Kong reached 200 million TEU, setting a
remarkable milestone for the city’s container port industry.
HPH Trust hosted a celebration cocktail with over 350 guests representing the Hong
Kong government, shipping line customers, industry partners and stakeholders. The
Honourable Professor Anthony Cheung Bing-leung, GBS, JP, Secretary for Transport and
Housing, congratulated HPH Trust at the event for its achievements and contributions to
Hong Kong’s economy.
The day before, an internal celebration was held to commemorate the occasion. Sta
from HIT, COSCO-HIT, ACT and Portfolio Ancillary Services as well as external contractors
attended the event.
NOV
New generation QCs enhanced port capabilities
HIT welcomed the arrival of two additional Super Post-Panamax
quay cranes (QCs) in November 2015, in response to growing
customer requirements and container vessel sizes. The first of their
kind in Southern China, these cranes can handle a width of 23 rows
of containers and have a lifting capacity of 70 tonnes. Similarly,
YICT also received four new QCs. With a higher lifting height of
52 metres and a larger outreach of 70 metres, the new QCs will
accommodate the increasing number of mega-vessels from
around the world.
With these new additions, existing QCs were also re-designated
under a broader berthing strategy to enhance the Trust’s ability to
service the largest container ship type today.
ACT took delivery of 10 hybrid RTGCs
ACT took delivery of 10 new hybrid RTGCs in November 2015. In a drive to reduce emissions and increase eciency at the port,
the new RTGCs utilise the latest technologies to maximise fuel usage while reducing emissions. Compared to traditional cranes,
lifting capabilities are improved without sacrificing absolute speed.
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ANNUAL REPORT 2015
HUTCHISON PORT HOLDINGS TRUST
