Sumitomo Heavy Industries Material Handling Systems Co., Ltd. has started delivery of automated RTG cranes to Aomi Container Terminal, marking the first usage of such cranes at the Port of Tokyo. These cranes can convert to use hydrogen fuel cells, enabling the complete elimination of CO2 emissions during use.
Sumitomo Heavy Industries Material Handling Systems will deliver a total of 26 automated RTG for installation at the Port of Tokyo’s Aomi Container Terminal in 4 stages. STEP 1 has already seen the installation of the first 8 units. The introduction of automated RTG will help to improve the working environment for operators, increase the productivity of operations, and heighten workplace safety.
Conversion to hydrogen fuel cell use
The automated RTG being installed at Aomi can be converted to use hydrogen fuel cells instead of an engine generator. This will support the development of a hydrogen supply infrastructure, eliminate all CO2 emissions during RTG usage and help to establish a carbon neutral port in line with The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s target of “creating an internationally competitive port by proceeding with decarbonization.”
*Even prior to conversion, the equipped SYBRID SYSTEM®＋ (high capacity storage battery + very small engine) can cut CO2 emissions by 70% compared to conventional systems. Note: SYBRID SYSTEM®＋ is a high performance version of SYBRID SYSTEM® (regular capacity storage battery + small engine).
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