Two new Kalmar RTG cranes are working in DCT Gdansk terminal. The productivity at the terminal is still growing.

The dynamic increase of containers handled by DCT Gdansk terminal initiates the continuous investment in new equipment. DCT Gdansk has boosted its handling capabilities with the commissioning of two new Kalmar E-One2 rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs), complementing the eight Liebherr cranes already in service.
Two modern Kalmar E-One2 RTG cranes were ordered in late 2009 and delivered to DCT Gdansk terminal in January 2010 by Cargotec.
After assembling and passing the required tests, the new RTGs came into operation. The Kalmar E-One2 is the latest RTG model and meets the latest safety and environmental demands whilst remaining productive and cost-effective. The 7+1 wide and 1-over-5 high RTGs with a maximum lifting capacity of 40 tonnes are equipped with Kalmar Smartrail®, an autosteering and container position verification system. Additional performance-enhancing technologies such as an electrical anti-sway system, have also been requested by DCT Gdansk.
DCT Gdańsk CEO Boris Wenzel has ensured that DCT Gdansk is ready to handle increased traffic including the AE10 line direct calls of the ocean-going vessels by Maersk:
“The need to expedite the development of our handling capabilities has increased as more shipping lines are considering calling on DCT Gdansk. To help us with our plans, we turned to Cargotec not only because they offer market-leading equipment but as they could accommodate a quick delivery time.”
DCT Gdańsk already enjoys a dominant position among the container terminals in Poland. All customers recognize the terminal’s potential so dynamics of the containers handling is constantly growing. Currently, the monthly handlings exceed the level of 30 000 TEUs. Being the first transshipment hub in Poland, DCT Gdansk is becoming crucial to importers and exporters in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe.

DCT Gdansk will introduce a new “Cargo Control” function

Dear Customers,
As part of our continuous efforts to improve our service to you, please be informed that effective 4th May 2010, DCT Gdansk will introduce a new “Cargo Control” function. This new function will integrate DCT’s existing Jade support team, and aims to provide you with a single contact point at DCT available 24hours & 7 days, for all your inquiries related to cargo and container handling at any stages of our operations process, and for any issues related our electronic transaction systems (EDI, Jade, Web-services).
Please use the below phone or email details for Cargo Control instead of Jade IT Support and the Shift Manager telephone and emails:

Cargo Control
phone: + 48 58 737 63 18
email: cargocontrol@dctgdansk.com

We hope that these changes will enhance your Customer experience and facilitate your communication with DCT.  We look forward to your feedback which can be directed to our Customer Care: Martyna Banel - Tel: (+48) 58 737 7735; e-mail: mbanel@dctgdansk.com

Boris Wenzel
CEO

The new Border Veterinary Inspection Post starts its operations

Dear Customers,
The new Border Veterinary Inspection facility located inside DCT terminal has been certified by the European Union and will become operational on 20th April 2010. The DCT Veterinary facility will be the main station carrying out the veterinary inspections in the port of Gdansk. 
You are invited to direct all your reefer containers to be handled at DCT Gdansk terminal.

Presentation of the ACTIW LoadPlate device on DCT Gdansk terminal

On April 14th 2010 DCT Gdansk terminal organised a special presentation of the ACTIW LoadPlate device it has recently acquired.
The event was attended by about 100 customers and guests and demonstrated the modern technology of container stuffing which DCT is now able to offer to its clients.
ACTIW LoadPlate’s innovative stuffing process eliminates complications and risks associated with stuffing of cargo normally considered difficult for containerisation or susceptible to be damaged by conventional loading methods. It can easily and efficiently stuff cargo such as: steel constructions, machinery, steel pipes, steel sheets, bars, steel profiles, structural sections, as well as any other long or bulky units. It also significantly reduces the risk of cargo being damaged, as cargo is conveniently arranged on a LoadPlate outside the container.
The presentation was led by DCT Gdańsk’s management with the participation of a representative from Actiw Oy. It was followed by a demonstration of the equipment, and by a Q&A session.
The investment in Actiw Loadplate reflects DCT’s continued commitment as Poland’s leading container terminal to bring the highest quality service to its clients using the most modern technologies available.

DCT Gdansk specific guidelines for vehicle drivers

AVOIDING INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS

Please read, understand and follow the important safety rules before entering the terminal:

I General safety rules:
1. Pedestrians are not allowed on the terminal.
2. Personal safety equipment such as safety clothing and helmets shall always be used when visiting the terminal.
3. Smoking is permitted only within designated areas. Smoking in vehicle cabins while on the terminal is strictly prohibited.

II Specific guidelines for vehicle drivers:
1. Containers are to be locked/unlocked in the parking area outside the terminal.
2. Traffic must always follow defined vehicle paths and directions. It is necessary to follow all traffic signs (sign posted and marked on the ground). “Shortcuts” are strictly forbidden.
Speed must be adjusted to prevailing conditions. The terminal speed limit is 30 km/h.
3. Each vehicle must STOP at every exit from the yard stack blocks.
4. Terminal heavy vehicles (STS and RTG) always have pass priority.
5. The driver must stay inside the vehicle cabin when a container is being loaded/unloaded on the trailer.
6. The driver must park the vehicle only at designated areas. The driver must cooperate with the RTG operator to ensure safety loading/unloading operations to/from the trailer.
7. Mobile phones and electronic devices for listening to music must not be used during loading/unloading operations.
8. Carriage of passengers is prohibited.

If any problems please call:
+48 58 737 6322  or  +48 58 737 6359