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Hybrid RTG retrofit for Baltic Hub

The Baltic Hub, formerly DCT braking that would otherwise be wasted.
Gdansk, has commissioned Liebherr The stored energy is then deployed
Container Cranes Ltd. to retrofit during the hoisting cycle to reduce the
a hybrid green energy storage overall demand on the genset, allowing
solution on one of its Liebherr for a reduction in fuel consumed and
rubber type gantry cranes (RTGs). a reduction in emissions. Dual layer
The terminal has 18 Liebherr RTGs capacitors are capable of rapidly charging
at the port and the initial purchase Liebherr RTG at the Baltic Hub, Poland. and discharging many times without
will allow the Baltic Hub to assess a drop in performance, making them
the technology with a view to further retrofitting its fleet of an ideal solution for applications requiring high power and
Liebherr RTGs with the system. short-duration energy storage, such as that found in container
handling.
The retrofit sees the addition of a Liduro energy storage
system along with exchanging the existing 13L genset with By utilising this innovative technology, the RTG crane
a smaller 8L genset. This will allow the RTG to operate at the will have access to reliable, high-power energy during peak
same speed and productivity, whilst reducing operating costs demand periods. The system is modular and depending on the
and delivering substantial environmental benefits, including a operational requirements of the port, single or multiple units
reduction in emissions and carbon footprint. may be installed on a single RTG.

At the heart of the system is the Liduro LES 200, a The Liduro energy storage system is available on new
capacitor system designed and developed by Liebherr- Liebherr RTGs or can be retrofitted to existing Liebherr
Electronics and Drives GmbH. The system is designed to RTGs through Liebherr specialist retrofit and upgrade teams,
capture and store energy generated during hoist lowering and Liebherr Transform. •

RCL Foods to sell Vector Logistics business for R1.25bn

Danish fund manager A.P. Moller Capital has finalised a deal to
acquire frozen logistics operator Vector Logistics from South
African food producer RCL Foods for R1.25-billion. Vector
Logistics is a prominent South African frozen logistics operator
providing multi-temperature warehousing and distribution,
supply chain intelligence and sales and merchandising solutions.

In a joint statement, the companies said that the purchase by for greater impact.“Given our vision of transforming the
A.P. Moller Capital provides Vector Logistics with an opportunity logistics industry, A.P. Moller Capital would be able to help us
to accelerate its mission of ‘Going Beyond’ in supply chain move up the supply chain maturity curve, particularly from a
expertise and logistics services, including expanding further technological perspective, to support growth and to support a
afield to meet growing demand in Africa. strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda to
ensure a sustainable future for our business and its people.”
Paul Cruickshank, CEO of RCL Foods, comments: “We
believe that A.P. Moller Capital is the ideal custodian to support Joe Nielsen, Partner at A.P. Moller Capital, adds: “Vector
Vector Logistics’ success because of its extensive operational Logistics’ reliable operations enable maintenance of the cold
and investment track record in Africa and the infrastructure chain for food products, which increases shelf life and reduces
sector and the strong alignment between the parties’ respective food waste. We see a growth opportunity for Vector Logistics
ways of working, business values and transformational focus. In and we believe that our experience and our network will help to
addition, this is an important step for RCL Foods in our journey drive this growth.”
to reshape the portfolio.” L O GI S T I CS NEWS
The implementation of the sale is subject to approval by
According to Vector Logistics’ MD, Chris Creed, having the the relevant competition authorities and the South African
backing of A.P. Moller Capital provides significant potential Reserve Bank. •

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