PACECO Corp. has recently initiated the commercial operations of the world’s first rubber-tired gantry Crane powered by hydrogen fuel cells at the Port of Los Angeles. Established in 1958, PACECO Corp. is a prominent supplier in the container handling sector, headquartered in Hayward, California. Throughout the years, the company has successfully delivered more than 2500 container handling systems to over 200 ports globally.
"YTI is proud to host this groundbreaking demonstration project from PACECO.” said Alan McCorkle, President & CEO at Yusen Terminals “Bringing the H2-ZE RTG Transtainer Crane into operation at our terminal is a critical step towards a zero-emissions terminal. This crane will help support the Port of LA’s ambitious sustainability goals.”
This innovative system boasts 60 kW of continuous power, storage capacity of 32 kg at 700 bar pressure, and can operate for up to 16 hours. With the deployment of this advanced technology, the crane achieves absolute zero emissions, setting a new standard in environmentally-friendly operations. In addition to eliminating emissions, hydrogen allows for long-term operation, making it suitable for the typical two-shift terminal operation.