Location: Gioia Tauro, Calabria, Italy

Year: 2024

Project Type: engineering harbor

‘Gioia Tauro is the largest terminal for transhipment in Italy and the most important hubs of the container traffic in the basin of the Mediterranean Sea.’

The project is a comprehensive redevelopment initiative aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of the Gioia Tauro Container Terminal, managed by Medcenter Container Terminal (MTC). The primary goal is to modernise the terminal’s infrastructure while ensuring compliance with landscape compatibility regulations as stipulated by the Italian Cultural Heritage and Landscape Code (Legislative Decree 42/2004). The initiative involves the introduction of eight container storage parks equipped with automated electric cranes (ASC) to optimise space utilisation and improve container handling efficiency. These parks will feature innovative layouts and advanced structural elements tailored to accommodate future operational demands.
The design prioritises sustainability, adhering to economic feasibility, environmental standards, and landscape preservation principles.

Electric Cabin 

The modernisation project includes the implementation of a state-of-the-art electrical system to support the enhanced operational needs of the Gioia Tauro Container Terminal. A new primary electrical substation will be constructed, alongside four secondary substations (ST1 to ST4), which will power the automated rail-mounted cranes (ASC) and other essential systems. These substations will be equipped with medium-voltage panels, transformers, and backup generators to ensure reliable power distribution. Additionally, an energy-efficient lighting system will illuminate the storage areas and operational zones, enhancing safety and functionality while maintaining sustainability