Malta Freeport Terminals on Saturday showcased a €31 million investment in new equipment and infrastructural works during a visit by Tourism Minister Konrad Mizzi.
Dr Mizzi was shown 15 newly-acquired Kone Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes (RTGs) – that stand over 27 metres high and will be fully operational in March – as well as other yard equipment including 67 new tractors and trailers that have all been ordered over the past 12 months.
The new cranes, which complement another 50 already in use at the Freeport, were acquired from world-leading manufacturers KCI Kone Cranes. As well as being faster than conventional RTGs, they are also safer to operate – featuring an anti-collision system – and more energy efficient.
They are also fitted with safety alarms that are considerably quieter than the beeper alarms currently in use on older cranes and the Freeport is planning to install this new technology throughout its fleet of RTGs, which will have significant benefits for Birżebbuġa residents.
Speaking at a joint press conference with the minister, Malta Freeport Terminals CEO Alex Montebello said: “This investment comes at a time when the Terminals are operating at elevated capacity in…
