Hateco Haiphong International Container Terminal (HHIT) received two additional Super Post-Panamax STS cranes and six electric rubber-tyred gantry (e-RTG) cranes, marking a key milestone in the terminal’s expansion. The equipment was delivered aboard the DE QIANG 66, a Heavy Load Carrier that played a central role in transporting these essential assets to the terminal.
The DE QIANG 66, a state-of-the-art vessel built in October 2024, is currently sailing under the flag of China. With a length of 166.8 meters and a beam of 42 meters, it is classified by the China Classification Society. This Heavy Load Carrier, with a draught of 6.5 meters and a dead weight of 22,926 tons, is specifically designed to transport large, heavy equipment such as cranes, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of critical terminal infrastructure.
The two newly arrived STS cranes, with a 24-row outreach, will allow HHIT to handle larger vessels more efficiently, further expanding the terminal’s capacity to service Ultra-Large Container Vessels. In addition, the six e-RTGs will significantly enhance productivity by reducing turnaround times and improving yard utilization, aligning with the terminal’s commitment to environmentally sustainable operations.
This delivery brings HHIT‘s total to seven STS cranes and 20 e-RTGs commissioned in 2025, as per the terminal’s development plan. The expansion is designed to support its growing role as a major gateway for northern Vietnam, with the capacity to accommodate ships up to 18,000 TEU.
HHIT, with its 73-hectare area and 900-meter quay, is a modern, deep-water terminal that can simultaneously handle two large vessels of up to 200,000 DWT. The terminal is an integral part of the Gemini Cooperation network, which connects it to leading global shipping lines such as Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd.
