The Port of Halifax has received two new electric rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes at PSA Halifax's Atlantic Hub terminal, introducing the first remotely operated yard equipment in Halifax, which increases capacity, efficiency and reliability.

The new cranes enable operators to control movements from a centralized control room, improving safety and comfort by eliminating the need to work at height and in variable weather conditions, while enhancing operational accuracy and throughput in yard operations.

The addition of the electric RMG cranes supports faster turnaround times for customers and consistent performance across the terminal. As electric-powered units, they also contribute to lower emissions. The new equipment is expected to reduce carbon emissions by at least 640 tonnes annually, the equivalent of removing nearly 140 passenger vehicles from the road.

The investment is part of the Inter-Terminal Rail Solution Project, a multi-year initiative led by the Halifax Port Authority and supported by Transport Canada's National Trade Corridors Fund. This project includes optimizing the railhead at Atlantic Hub to scale capacity in line with growing demand.

The cranes will handle the loading and unloading of containers for rail shuttles to and from the PSA Halifax Fairview Cove terminal, removing up to 75% of truck traffic generated by port activities from Halifax's urban roads. The increased rail capacity will also allow the Port of Halifax to handle full container trains to Toronto, Montreal and other destinations in Canada.

Source: Halifax Port Authority

 

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