HHLA Container Terminal Burchardkai (CTB) in Hamburg announced that three new additional storage blocks have been integrated into the terminal operations expanding capacity and aiming for reduction in emissions.
The Port of Hamburg informed in a statement that the new storage blocks adjoin the northern side of the existing automated container yard and are each served by three electrically powered portal cranes. These will be supplied exclusively with electricity from renewable sources and will help to reduce CO2 emissions. This makes a major contribution towards HHLA’s goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2040.
In addition, existing block storage capacity is being expanded by around 6,000 standard containers (TEU) to almost 45,000 TEU. Due denser storage in the automated storage blocks, the space required is less than half compared to conventional straddle carrier yards.
With the three new storage blocks, we are steadily pursuing the modernisation of our terminal. The innovative systems offer a more efficient use of space, reduce emissions and optimise operations for our clients. In doing so, we are not only making CTB more efficient, we are also taking a significant step towards achieving our sustainability targets.
…said Ingo Witte, Managing Director, CTB.
In addition to the expansion of the automated block storage, the implementation of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for container handling at the mega-ship berths during normal operations is also a particular focus.
How storage crane systems work:
- The automated container store at CTB consists of storage blocks that are each 42 metres wide and 375 metres long and arranged side by side, with a capacity between 1,980 and 2,130 TEU depending on their type. One particular feature of CTB is the yard crane system, which comprises three portal cranes that can drive over each other. This technology boosts productivity by optimising crane control and moving around more efficiently.
- The storage crane systems’ high-performance IT system is seamlessly integrated into the terminal’s overall control system and has been supported by a specially developed AI module for several years. This AI helps find optimal storage locations for the stored containers, keeping energy-intensive restacking processes to a minimum. This management makes processes more efficient and protects resources, which signifies another step towards more sustainable port logistics.
