Iraqi ports introduce fifth-generation equipment to enhance operational efficiency.
Iraqi ports introduce fifth-generation equipment to enhance operational efficiency.
2025-07-25 02:17
Shafaq News – Basra
The General Company for Iraqi Ports announced on Friday the introduction of a new set of advanced “fifth generation” equipment aimed at increasing operational efficiency and accelerating container handling operations.
The company’s general manager, Farhan Al-Fartousi, told Shafaq News Agency, “Iraqi ports have received 14 advanced cranes, including four gantry cranes and ten RTG (rubber-tyre cranes), all of which are dedicated to container handling operations within the port yards.”
He added, “The new equipment was manufactured by the Chinese company ZBMC, according to the highest international technical specifications. It features the ability to operate within smart communications systems that contribute to accelerating performance by operating automatically without human intervention, significantly reducing handling time.”
Al-Fartousi explained that “the introduction of this technology represents a qualitative shift in the work of Iraqi ports, contributing to achieving unprecedented operational efficiency and enhancing Iraq’s ability to compete in the maritime transport and logistics sector.”
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