Tecon Rio Grande expansion advances with new automated cranes

Wilson Sons has begun a new stage of the Tecon Rio Grande expansion with the arrival of three Super Post-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes and six remotely operated automated rubber-tired gantry cranes.

The equipment arrived at the container terminal in Rio Grande do Sul on September 18 after being shipped from Shanghai, China.

Wilson Sons describes Tecon Rio Grande as Brazil’s most automated container terminal and is upgrading its equipment to increase safety, technology use and operating efficiency.

The new cranes are intended to expand the terminal’s capacity to handle cargo from Rio Grande do Sul, accommodate the largest vessels in service and strengthen its role as a hub for the Southern Cone.

With the new STS cranes and automated RTGs, operators will be able to control equipment remotely from dedicated workstations, supported by sensors, cameras and intelligent systems.

Employees will receive technical training to operate the new technology, with a focus on safety and performance.

“The incorporation of this equipment represents a natural evolution for Tecon Rio Grande,” terminal CEO Paulo Bertinetti said. “Technology broadens our operating capabilities, supporting our teams as they work increasingly safely and efficiently.”

R$290 million equipment investment

The new equipment represents an investment of R$290 million and forms part of a broader R$1.4 billion investment plan scheduled through 2030.

Tecon Rio Grande is also expected to receive 24 electric terminal tractors later in September as part of its investments in sustainability and operational technology.

Source: Wilson Sons

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