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Maritime Dictionary

STS Crane

Port & Terminal Operations

Meaning

Definition

Ship-to-Shore crane, a type of gantry crane specifically designed for loading and discharging containers between vessels and the quay. Modern STS cranes have outreach capabilities exceeding 65 metres to service ultra-large container vessels with 24 or more rows of containers.

Related Terms

See Also

Gantry CraneContainer ShipTerminal
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