Cargotec will supply two Kalmar E-One2 rubber-tyred gantry cranes to DCT Gdansk.

Cargotec has won a contract to supply two Kalmar E-One2 rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes to DCT Gdansk, which now services some of the industry's largest vessels.

The 7+1 wide and 1-over-5 high RTGs have a maximum lifting capacity of 40 tonnes and come equipped with the Kalmar Smartrail autosteering and container position verification system. The RTGs will also be fitted with electrical anti-sway systems.

DCT Gdansk CEO Boris Wenzel says he is confident that by welcoming the first-ever post-Panamax ships to Poland, DCT will offer a viable alternative to traditional Northern European hubs and become the preferred gateway to Central and Eastern Europe, and Russia.

"The need to expedite the development of our handling capabilities has increased as more shipping lines are considering calling on DCT Gdansk," Wenzel explains.

He says DCT chose Cargotec as their supplier because of its "market-leading equipment" and quick delivery time.

According to Cargotec, DCT Gdansk has been added to "a major shipping line service" this month. The weekly service will see 8,000 TEU vessels calling at DCT, which will become Poland's largest container terminal.

The value of the contract is not disclosed.