TraPac Project

Marine terminal operator selects ABB and crane-builder Kuenz for L.A. upgrades

ABB and Kuenz will deliver nine new rail-mounted stacking cranes equipped with electrical and control systems for TraPac, the marine terminal operator, to help with its expansion in Los Angeles, the companies announced in a press release April 15.

ABB will deliver design, installation and commissioning of electrical and control systems for the new rail-mounted stacking cranes from Kuenz. In addition, ABB will upgrade systems of existing stacking cranes. ABB will also supply upgrade of systems on existing stacking cranes.

Amid growing demand for its services, TraPac is seeking not only to increase terminal capacity but also to ensure new and existing cranes function as a single, unified fleet. To ensure that all of TraPac’s cranes operate to the same high standards, ABB will refurbish systems on 29 existing stacking cranes and three rail-mounted gantry cranes serving intermodal operations. ABB’s OEM-agnostic crane technology will seamlessly integrate with existing equipment and support long-term reliability and operational performance.

“We selected Kuenz and ABB based on their respective proven track record in supplying high-performance cranes and integrating electrical and control systems,” said Cameron Thorpe, President and Chief Executive Officer, TraPac. “The nine new rail-mounted stacking cranes from Kuenz with ABB systems will support the increasing demand for our services, while ABB’s upgrades to our existing stacking cranes not only extend their lifecycle but also ensure performance excellence across the board.”

“The contract with TraPac on the US West Coast underlines our capabilities in serving the international container industry,” said David Moosbrugger, Managing Director, Kuenz. “With innovative technical solutions and a consistent focus on quality and reliability, we continue to position ourselves successfully in highly competitive global markets.”

“Our integration of electrical and control systems for new and existing cranes enables TraPac to operate a single, cohesive fleet for years to come,” said Clara Holmgren, Global Business Line Manager, Ports, ABB’s Marine & Ports division. “The flexibility of our crane technology also lays a foundation for further upgrades to the existing fleet.”