Post Panamax refers to the larger dimensions allow
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Post Panamax refers to the larger dimensions allowed by the new Panama canal slated to open 2015
A translation of the spanish article (emphasis added):
The port of Ensenada yesterday with a modern crane with load capacity up to 110 tons. Photo: Jorge Calderon / THE LOOKOUT Ensenada, B. C. - With capacity of 110 tons, an investment of 71.5 million pesos and generating 300 jobs, the company Ensenada International Terminal (EIT) launched yesterday a crane operation unique in Latin America.
Governor Jose Guadalupe Osuna Millan and CEO of Hutchinson Port Holdings, Latin America and Caribbean Division, Jorge M. Lecona and Mayor Enrique Pelayo Torres, led the opening ceremony.
The German crane Gottwald, weighing 600 tons, more than 42 meters in length and a load capacity of 110 tons, was located in the multipurpose terminal at the port. Customs brokers and shippers, civil and military authorities and special guests gathered at the port enclosure where they cut the ribbon began operation generation mobile equipment.
Javier Rodriguez, EIT manager, said the new crane will allow the loading and unloading of Post Panamax vessels up to 17 container rows wide, with load capacity 7000 500 TEU's (unit equivalent to one 20-foot container). More capacity Is capable of operating also general cargo scrap mineral and special loads and moving anywhere in the spring or springs without rails as existing equipment. Highlighted the strategic location of the port, which also helped the company has grown 18% each year, only last year
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