# Durban Container Terminal takes delivery of first straddle carriers in R440M fleet renewal

Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 took delivery of the first of 20 diesel-electric straddle carriers, valued at over R440 million, as part of a fleet renewal plan. All 20 will be fully operational by end of May 2025.

- Type: Investment
- Announced: 2024-12-06
- Where: Durban, South Africa
- Value: $24.0M (440.0M ZAR)
- Starts operating: May 2025
- Status: under construction
- Products: diesel-electric straddle carriers
- Sectors: [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md)

## Companies

- [Durban Container Terminal](https://endata.com/companies/81575.md)
- [Konecranes Noells](https://endata.com/companies/81576.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [freightnews.co.za](https://freightnews.co.za/article/durban-container-terminal-takes-delivery-of-equipment), 2024-12-06: "Valued at more than R440 million, all 20 straddle carriers will be in full operation at the end of May 2025"

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