DP World Luanda, has acquired a fleet of 30 new highperformance tractors, as part of its investment to modernize the Multipurpose Terminal (MPT) at the Port of Luanda, and further improve operational efficiencies. The arrival of the tractors follows the start of operations by DP World Luanda, on 1 March 2021, after it was awarded a 20- year concession to manage and operate the MPT.
The tractors, being the latest generation Terberg YT223, has proven itself in terminals across the world, and will be used within the yard area of the MPT to move semi-trailers to and from the terminal for loading and unloading.
In the coming months, DP World Luanda, will also receive a range of new equipment that will improve the MPT’s operational capacity and efficiency across the board, including six reach stackers, four empty shipping container handlers, four forklifts as well as new Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTGs) cranes, which will be the first of its kind to be used in Angola.