Sany to supply cranes to HGT Aracruz terminal in Brazil

Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) and Grupo Imetame, partners in the HGT Aracruz joint venture, signed an agreement with Sany for the supply of container handling equipment, including Ship-to-Shore (STS) and Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes for the newly built terminal in Aracruz, Espírito Santo, Brazil.

According to HGT, this agreement represents a fundamental milestone in the project's development and reflects the joint venture partners' commitment to building a world-class facility. The company highlighted that, by combining operational efficiency, sustainability, and scalability, the facility will be well-positioned to support future growth and meet increasing customer demand.

Dheeraj Bhatia, CEO of Hanseatic Global Terminals, said that "the signing of this agreement marks an important milestone on our path to developing a world-class terminal that will serve our customers and support regional economic growth. The incorporation of state-of-the-art equipment will lay the foundation for safe and efficient operations from day one. We are pleased to partner with Grupo Imetame and Sany as we continue to invest in the infrastructure and capabilities needed to meet future demand and strengthen Aracruz's position as a key logistics gateway."

Gilson Pereira, Director of Grupo Imetame, commented that "we are pleased to take this important step in our alliance with HGT, a global container terminal operator, which brings confidence and credibility to the project. The choice of Sany as a supplier for HGT Aracruz reflects our commitment to building strong and lasting relationships, with an emphasis on safety, quality, reliability, and adherence to deadlines. This alliance is fundamental for HGT Aracruz to have excellent infrastructure, strengthening Espírito Santo's role as a port hub in foreign trade, with the resumption of long-distance shipping lines and contributing to the increase in the capacity of Brazilian port operations."

Zhou Guo Yuan, President of Sany Marine, noted that "this agreement reflects the trust that Hanseatic Global Terminal and Grupo Imetame have placed in our technology, experience, and project execution capabilities. We are proud to collaborate on this historic project and provide cutting-edge crane solutions that will contribute to the productivity and reliability of the terminal's operations."

Officially opened in June 2026, the new container terminal in Aracruz, Brazil, is designed to function as a gateway for regional import and export cargo, as well as a transshipment hub for international shipping services.