CANbus control for Taylor RTG

Terminal operators in LA and Long Beach face challenges in meeting the 2030 zero-emissions goal, with slow progress on replacing diesel-powered equipment.

The “world’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered rubber-tyred gantry” could be a better zero-emissions option for terminal operators at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach than ERTGs.

Five zero-emission cargo handlers replace diesel-powered equipment at Yusen Terminals in the Port of Los Angeles.

The H2-ZE RTG Transtainer Crane has commenced commercial operations in the Port of Los Angeles as part of a four-year pilot project.

The US and Japan are moving much closer together as the US looks to move quickly to remove China as a supplier of infrastructure and other systems it deems as critical infrastructure and/or a cyber security risk.

“Alternative drives and automation were key topics in the maritime cranes product segment” Liebherr said in its review of 2023.