To enhance its operational capacity, especially for container cargo, Mipec Port Joint Stock Company began transactions and negotiations in the early months of 2025 with SANY Marine Heavy Industry of China, a manufacturer of port crane equipment. The aim was to invest in and purchase two Gantry Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes specifically designed for container handling. On May 27, 2025, Mipec Port Joint Stock Company officially signed a contract with Sany Marine Heavy Industry – part of SANY Group – for the purchase of two STS (Gantry Ship-to-Shore) cranes. These cranes, with Model STS-4040, are new-generation gantry cranes specialized for container handling and have been successfully utilized by many reputable port operators in the region, including PSA Singapore and major Chinese ports such as Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, and Dalian.

Mr. Nguyen Xuan Giang - General Director of Mipec Port Joint Stock Company and Mr. Tang Wei Bin - General Manager of International Sales & Marketing of Sany Marine Heavy Industry signing the contract

The STS-404001 crane boasts the following key functions and outstanding technical specifications:

1. Lifting capacity under spreader: 40 Tons
2. Lifting capacity under hook: 50 Tons
3. Handling capacity: 30 Moves/Hour/Crane (125 seconds/cycle)
4. Outreach towards the front of the berth: 40 meters
5. Outreach towards the rear of the berth: 16 meters (Optimized for handling hatch covers at the rear of the vessel, increasing storage area within the ship's hold)
6. Crane control system (PLC) is Siemen-7, supplied by Siemens Group, Germany. This control system for specialized container cranes holds the largest market share globally and is known for its very high reliability.
7. Operational wind speed: Up to 20 meters/second
8. Types of containers under spreader: 20'/40'/45'

The two aforementioned cranes are expected to be fully delivered to Mipec Port approximately 12 months from the contract signing date.

In addition to purchasing the two specialized STS container cranes, Transimex Group (the controlling shareholder of Mipec Port) is currently negotiating the purchase of two electric empty container handlers to fulfill the Group's mission of developing Green and Sustainable Logistics (expected to commence operations in October 2025).

With the investment in these two STS cranes, Mipec Port will achieve a handling capacity exceeding 90 Moves/Hour, significantly enhancing vessel turnaround time and meeting the requirements of all shipping lines.

Mr. Le Duy Hiep - Chairman of the Board of Directors and Mr. Nguyen Xuan Giang - General Director of Mipec Port Joint Stock Company presenting souvenirs to Sany Marine Heavy Industry

Some images from the contract signing ceremony: