First Two Replacement Cranes Arrive At GCT Deltaport

Jul 10, 2025 - one month ago

Global Container Terminals, a majority Canadian-owned container terminal operator serving the West Coast, is proud to announce the arrival of the first two of six new replacement ship-to-shore cranes at GCT Deltaport.

First Two Replacement Cranes Arrive At GCT Deltaport — *ZPMC cranes en route to GCT Deltaport aboard Zhen Hua 23, a specialized heavy-load vessel.*

This delivery marks a major milestone in the $170 million crane enhancement and replacement project aimed at enhancing capability, efficiency, and sustainability at Canada’s largest container terminal.

The new Megamax cranes—among the largest and most advanced STS cranes in North America—arrived aboard a specialized heavy-load vessel. Over the coming week, they will be safely offloaded at the terminal in Tsawwassen, B.C., followed by on-site commissioning activities over the next three months.

“These are some of the largest and most technologically advanced cranes in the world, capable of servicing the largest vessels transiting our trade lanes,” said Daniel Howell, Chief Operating Officer, GCT Global Container Terminals. “They provide us with exceptional flexibility to meet evolving customer needs and reinforce our ongoing commitment to operational excellence, environmental responsibility, and continuous innovation.”

Key Features of the New STS Cranes:

High-efficiency, fully electric-powered systems designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Regenerative drives capture and reuse energy, returning clean power to the grid
High-efficiency LED lighting minimizes glare and reduces light pollution
Drastically reduces reliance on hydraulic fluids for improved environmental performance
Enhanced maintenance systems and improved access for greater safety and operational reliability
Remote operating capabilities to promote a safer, accessible and more comfortable working environment

This is the first phase of a multi-year replacement program that will see six new cranes delivered by 2027. Once complete, GCT Deltaport’s fleet will include eight Megamax and four Super Post-Panamax ZPMC ship-to-shore cranes—ensuring the terminal is well-equipped to meet future trade demands and continue its leadership within Canada’s Pacific Gateway.

Source: GCT Terminals