DP World adds 17 electric automated cranes at Jeddah's South Terminal
DP World put 17 automated electric gantry cranes into use at Jeddah's South Container Terminal as part of an $800 million upgrade targeting 5 million TEU a year.
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what happened
DP World has brought 17 new automated electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes into operation at its South Container Terminal in Jeddah, according to Reuters, which cites a statement from the operator.
The cranes are part of an $800 million modernisation programme that also covers infrastructure upgrades and expanded yard space. The company plans to lift the terminal's annual handling capacity from 3.9 million to 5 million twenty-foot equivalent units. It says each crane cuts annual CO₂ emissions by about 64% compared with diesel-powered equipment.
The terminal now runs 77 rubber-tyred gantry cranes, 50 of which are electric and automated, roughly 65% of the fleet. Mohammad Alshaikh, CEO of DP World KSA, said the investment aims to make the terminal more efficient and reliable for customers.
why it matters
For Saudi trade flows, the upgrade means more handling capacity at one of the kingdom's main sea gateways. Shifting to electric equipment reduces reliance on diesel, a cost and emissions factor for port operators as cargo volumes grow. For logistics investors, projects like this point to sustained demand for container handling.
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- ZAWYA: DP World deploys 17 new automated electric cranes at Jeddah port — Reuters, 22 October 2026 at 03:32 UTC
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