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HMM announced that its U.S. subsidiary, Washington United Terminals Inc. (WUT), has signed a contract with HD Hyundai Samho for the supply of four port cranes.
Located at the Port of Tacoma in Washington state, WUT opened in 1999 and covers approximately 510,000 square meters with a 793-meter quay. The terminal includes an on-dock rail system with a capacity for 26 railcars simultaneously, providing inland logistics connectivity for HMM's shipping routes on the U.S. West Coast.
'The modernization of equipment at WUT will enable us to provide efficient logistics services to our customers. Along with the expansion of our fleet, we will continue to invest in port infrastructure to support our operational capabilities,' stated an HMM spokesperson.
Currently, WUT operates eight quay cranes and six yard cranes. Through this modernization project, the terminal will replace two old STS cranes with new units and add two RTG cranes. This upgrade will allow the terminal to receive larger container vessels and increase its annual cargo handling capacity from 590,000 TEU to 880,000 TEU.
According to the agreement, HD Hyundai Samho will supply the equipment on a turnkey basis, covering design, manufacturing, transportation, installation, and commissioning. Delivery is scheduled for 2028.
HMM continues to invest in port infrastructure to secure global supply chains and expand its network. Last year, the company signed a memorandum of understanding with the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) for the development of Vadhvan Port, India. HMM is also expanding its TTIA terminal in Algeciras, Spain.
