CSP IBERIAN BILBAO TERMINAL INAUGURATES ITS SIX NEW ECO-EFFICIENT HYBRID RTG CRANES

A large representation of institutions and the port community of Bilbao participated this morning in the presentation of the new equipment.

They are the first hybrid RTG cranes acquired in Europe and reduce the consumption of fossil fuels by 40%.

Representatives of various institutions and companies of the logistics community linked to the port of Bilbao and its hinterland have participated this morning in the inauguration ceremony of the six new eco-efficient hybrid RTGs acquired by CSP Iberian Bilbao Terminal as part of an ambitious plan to renew 30% of its yard machinery.

In addition to reducing fossil fuel consumption by 40%, the new equipment confirms the company's commitment to new technologies and represents a significant advance in terms of energy efficiency and environmental protection. They will also bring a significant increase in worker safety and productivity, with the consequent optimization of operations on ships, trucks and trains, an unmistakable mark of CSP Iberian Bilbao Terminal's intermodal vocation.

This acquisition is part of the company's investment plan, which has allocated over the last eight years more than 34.5 million euros to modernizing facilities and renewing machinery, demonstrating the firm commitment of the company's shareholders to the port of Bilbao as a major strategic hub in the Atlantic Arc.

The event, chaired by Arantxa Tapia, Minister of Economic Development, Sustainability and Environment, was attended by Ricardo Barkala, President of the Port Authority of Bilbao, Ken Chan, CEO of CSP Spain, and Elvira Gallego, terminal manager.

Technical features

The six new RTGs are rubber-tyred gantry cranes, with 135-ton structures. Their main features are: 41 tons of load capacity, 51 tons in exceptional load, lifting height up to 18.1m (5+1 containers), clearance between legs for six containers and truck passage.

They are environmentally friendly equipment, featuring advanced lithium-ion battery technology and an energy management system that monitors the charge level and overall battery status with an eco-efficient diesel engine that charges the batteries when needed.

CSP Iberian Bilbao Terminal

CSP Iberian Bilbao Terminal S.L. is the best option for container transport in the Atlantic region of Southern Europe, connecting Spain with the main ports of Northern Europe. Its size, strategic strength, operational capacity and exemplary railroad area make it stand out as the leading terminal in the north of Spain. Its location is also the most suitable for traffic through the Iberian Peninsula and southwest France.

CSP Spain, present in Spain since 1973, belongs to the CSPL Group, the largest port operator in the world. It is a business group with more than 46 container terminals around the world and a global throughput of more than 90 million TEUs.