Unithai Container Terminal Launched a “New Ship-To-Shore Crane” to Elevate Transportation and Logistics Industry
United Thai Shipping Co., Ltd., or Unithai Container Terminal received a New Ship-To-Shore Crane from Wuxi HuaDong Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd., (HDHM), a renowned company in industrial machinery for container terminal, specializing in the productions of various types of cranes, and got readied to elevate the standard of services with speed and accuracy in lifting and moving cargo containers, increase efficiencies of container terminal operations, transportation services, logistics systems and warehousing management in fullest efficiency as well as moving forward as a leader in the transportation and logistics industry.
For the New Ship-To-Shore Crane launching ceremony, we were honored to have Mr. Chirapong Korkitsammakul, Head of Thailand Shipping and Logistics, United Thai Shipping Co., Ltd., Mr. Wasa Junsangsuk, Deputy General Manager of Unithai Container Terminal, Ms. Chanjira Panitpol, Head, Corporate Office Thailand, Ms. Suparat Ekjitra-amorn, Country Finance Head of Unithai Group, and Ms. Faye Liu, Senior Vice President (Port Equipment Business), participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the event. The use of the New Ship-To-Shore Crane was also demonstrated to the distinguished guests in attendance to see its working efficiency.
Mr. Chirapong Korkitsammakul, Head of Thailand Shipping and Logistics, United Thai Shipping Co., Ltd., said, “Unithai Container Terminal has never stopped the development of its continuous service potential. The applications of modern technology and AI to assist in working to meet the needs of customers, support the growth of the logistics and transportation industry with advanced efficiency of the new Crane, will help increase the efficiency of Unithai Container Terminal’s operations much faster and more accurate and control costs effectively. The energy saving by using solar energy will lead to the sustainable development, the focusing on developing circular and green economy, reduce the environmental impact, which are in line with the expansions of trade channels to new markets and the growth of online markets. The development of transportation routes connecting to neighboring countries, whereby the water transportation business system plays an important role in the international trade sector on the aspect of exports, expanding trade and investment opportunities, have helped increase the country’s trade competitiveness.”
Mr. Wasa Junsangsuk, Deputy General Manager of Unithai Container Terminal, added, this “New Ship-To-Shore Crane is larger than the previous one, can support cargo ships with a lifting range of 14 rows and increase the efficiency of lifting containers up to 5 layers. In addition, it can lift containers up to the maximum of 40 tons. The new Ship-To-Shore Crane not only can increase the speed and accuracy of lifting and moving containers, but also greatly increase the efficiency of ships’ operations.
Unithai Container Terminal is firmly committed to continuously developing and improving its services to ensure the cargo transportation efficiency and environmental friendliness. This development is yet another vital step in elevating Unithai Container Terminal’s services that will help in better supporting the customers’ needs.”
Unithai Container Terminal, certified under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 and has complied with the International Ship and Port Security Code (ISPS CODE), is a container terminal up to the international standard, with complete cargo handling equipment and easily accessible. Established in 1997 on the Chao Phraya River bank, an excellent location in Samut Prakan Province to the East of Bangkok Metropolis, it is aimed for the purpose of docking container ships for international cargo transportations, providing services with modern container handling equipment and tools, an efficient terminal management system, Truck Turn Around Time, and highly experienced and specialized personnel to provide quality services that meet the customers’ needs.
Unithai Container Terminal is firmly committed to developing its potential and expanding its waterway transportation services to be more modern and efficient in order to support the customers’ needs and the sustainable growth of the logistics industry in the future.
