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DP World deploys 17 electric RTG cranes at Jeddah port in USD 56m investment
The automated units form part of a wider electrification programme targeting 145 electric units by 2030.
DP World took delivery of 17 automated electric RTG cranes at its South Container Terminal in Jeddah Islamic Port as part of a USD 56 million investment, according to World Cargo News. The figure converts to SAR 210 million at the exchange rate stated in the source.
Electric RTG cranes deployed at South Container Terminal#
The 17 units are automated electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes installed at the South Container Terminal operated by DP World at Jeddah Islamic Port. World Cargo News reported the delivery in October 2026. The cranes form part of the terminal operator's equipment electrification programme at the facility. The USD 56 million investment covers the procurement and installation of the automated units.
Fleet electrification programme targets 145 electric units#
DP World has introduced more than 145 electric units across its operations as part of a fleet transition programme targeting completion by 2030, according to Utilities Middle East. The programme encompasses multiple equipment categories at terminals operated by the company. The 17 automated electric RTG cranes at Jeddah represent one deployment within that wider electrification effort. The 2030 target date applies to the broader fleet transition across DP World's terminal network.
Automated electric RTG technology at container terminals#
Electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes operate on battery power rather than diesel engines, eliminating direct emissions at the point of use. Automated units run on programmed routines with remote oversight, reducing the requirement for on-board operators. The technology is deployed at container terminals where yard density and stacking requirements suit RTG configurations. DP World operates the South Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port under a concession arrangement with the port authority.
Investment figure and equipment count disclosed#
The USD 56 million investment disclosed by World Cargo News covers the 17 automated electric RTG cranes delivered to the Jeddah facility. That figure works out at approximately USD 3.3 million per unit, though the source does not break down whether the total includes installation, charging infrastructure or other associated costs. Utilities Middle East reported the 145 electric units introduced across DP World's operations without specifying a total investment figure for the wider programme. The 2030 target date for fleet transition was stated in the same report.
Sources2 sources across 2 domains
- worldcargonews.comWorld Cargo News17 automated electric RTG cranes delivered to South Container Terminal, Jeddah Islamic Port, USD 56m investment figure
- utilities-me.comUtilities Middle East145 electric units introduced, 2030 fleet transition target
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