Scaling Up for Canada’s Future: First Two Replacement Cranes Arrive at GCT Deltaport as Part of $170M Modernization Project
Delta, B.C. – April 24, 2025 – Global Container Terminals (GCT), a majority Canadian-owned container terminal operator serving the West Coast, is proud to announce the arrival of the first two of six new replacement ship-to-shore (STS) cranes at GCT Deltaport. This delivery marks a major milestone in the $170 million crane enhancement and replacement project aimed at enhancing capability, efficiency, and sustainability at Canada’s largest container terminal.
Click here to watch a video reel of the cranes arriving at GCT Deltaport on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
The new Megamax cranes—among the largest and most advanced STS cranes in North America—arrived aboard a specialized heavy-load vessel. Over the coming week, they will be safely offloaded at the terminal in Tsawwassen, B.C., followed by on-site commissioning activities over the next three months.
“These are some of the largest and most technologically advanced cranes in the world, capable of servicing the largest vessels transiting our trade lanes,” said Daniel Howell, Chief Operating Officer, GCT Global Container Terminals. “They provide us with exceptional flexibility to meet evolving customer needs and reinforce our ongoing commitment to operational excellence, environmental responsibility, and continuous innovation.”
Key Features of the New STS Cranes:
- High-efficiency, fully electric-powered systems designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Regenerative drives capture and reuse energy, returning clean power to the grid
- High-efficiency LED lighting minimizes glare and reduces light pollution
- Drastically reduces reliance on hydraulic fluids for improved environmental performance
- Enhanced maintenance systems and improved access for greater safety and operational reliability
- Remote operating capabilities to promote a safer, accessible and more comfortable working environment
This is the first phase of a multi-year replacement program that will see six new cranes delivered by 2027. Once complete, GCT Deltaport’s fleet will include eight Megamax and four Super Post-Panamax ZPMC ship-to-shore cranes—ensuring the terminal is well-equipped to meet future trade demands and continue its leadership within Canada’s Pacific Gateway.
To learn more, visit: globalterminals.com/about/projectupdates/DPSTSReplacement/
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About GCT Global Container Terminals
GCT Global Container Terminals is a majority Canadian-owned container terminal operator in the Port of Vancouver. GCT has been making waves on the Vancouver waterfront for over a hundred years, dating back to 1907 when it started as Empire Stevedoring, playing a major role in developing Canada’s Pacific Gateway in collaboration with supply chain partners. Today, GCT is operating two Green Marine certified gateway terminals: GCT Vanterm in Vancouver and GCT Deltaport in Delta, with the capacity to handle over 3 million TEUs. Visit www.globalterminals.com or follow us @globalterminals to find out more about GCT.
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604-267-5102