Investing in the future of maritime transport: a new electric crane modernises the port terminal in Constanța
ROTRAC SA marks a new stage in its development with the completion of the project “Purchase of equipment for loading/discharging vessels” (SMIS code 329367), financed through the Transport Programme 2021–2027.
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“We want to offer our partners fast, safe and environmentally friendly port services. The new electric crane brings us closer to this goal and prepares us for the challenges of future maritime transport”
A 100% electric quay crane, working at berth RO-RO 4.
A major step for efficiency and sustainability
Through this project, ROTRAC SA has modernised its port terminal by purchasing a state-of-the-art electric crane for loading and discharging vessels.
This investment brings a series of concrete benefits:
- ×3Handling capacity tripled: from 1,500 tonnes/24h to 5,000 tonnes/24h
- 550,286Annual operable volume of up to 550,286 tonnes
- 20,000Vessels of up to 20,000 dwt can be handled, compared with the previous limit of 7,500 dwt
- 0Zero CO₂ emissions, thanks to fully electric technology, compliant with Regulation (EU) 2016/1628
- ↑Better working conditions and higher productivity, through ergonomic and automated equipment.
We are part of a sustainable European network
Through this investment, ROTRAC SA strengthens its position as a competitive and responsible port operator, contributing to the development of a modern, sustainable and resilient TEN-T network. The project, with a total value of RON 22,475,279.86, received non-reimbursable funding of RON 6,136,581.69 from the Cohesion Fund (CF). It was implemented between 28.11.2024 and 30.10.2025 in the Port of Constanța, South-East Region.
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