PERU fishing with guts to report…
APM Terminals, North Dock operator of Callao, said it will invest more than $ 800 million in projects for modernization and reformation of the port, as well as new equipment for container yard, increasing the amount of initial investment agreed in the concession contract .
“The Port of Callao is destined to be world class, a hub port in the region. Today we can confirm that we are on track to become the hub port on the west coast of South America”Says the CEO of APM Terminals Callao, Henrik Kristensen.
He said that this scenario will be possible next year, being the culmination of the largest vessels in the world, and becoming the benchmark of breakbulk and distribution north and south of the region for the future.
“Regarding the implementation and expansion of the port, is expected to close in 2015 phases 1 and 2, to continue the technical stages of phase 3, 4 and 5, and invest four million dollars per week”He said.
In response, this morning announced the acquisition of four cranes Super Post Panamax, which costs about seven million dollars each, and they come to be the largest in the world, so they provide more competitive international market access.
“Today we received the first four Super Post Panamax cranes, a total of 13 cranes. And in this moment, there are big ships coming to Peru, with a capacity of only 10,000 containers. But with these new cranes, reach new ships 16,000 containers per ship”He mentioned.
He stressed that for the Peruvian market, this means having greater business opportunities and scale, allowing the arrival of large capacity vessels, putting Peru's exports to the highest levels of competition.
He added that four new cranes are machines that arrived in the last three months of the Port of Callao, as the two mobile cranes and 12 yard cranes add power.
“The operation of this first batch of cranes generate the creation of over 100 new jobs. This makes us proud because it allows to provide a new standard of professional training for the community of Callao, through the training center APM Terminals”He said.
In turn, the Project Director of APM Terminals Callao, Kornelis Goedendorp, explained that these cranes have a reach of 68 meters, equivalent to 23 rows of containers, and have the ability to operate the largest vessels in the world, up to 18,000 20-foot containers.
“Once installed and operational, these cranes, electric cranes over 12 RTG, the component will be to provide reliable service and world-class operation, and which can contribute significantly in the development and continued growth of competitiveness in Peru”He said.
He recalled that currently work in phases I and II of the project, and both represent an investment of over $ 350 million, which also includes the expansion and complete renovation of the pier, civilian jobs in the yard and infrastructure as well as a modern system of underground bands with grain technology.
“This moment is a result of dedication and hard work. In 2011 APM Terminals is committed to invest about $ 750 million in various projects; and today we welcome the ship Zen Hua China 27 Port of Callao, which brings these cranes (Super Post Panamax) that are key to a world-class service, placing Peru in a very advantageous position”, Guaranteed.
SOURCE: Andina.com.pe
