The SINTO 65T STS Crane (Ship-to-Share Container Handling Crane) is a heavy-duty port crane designed for high-volume container handling between large container vessels and quayside operations.

Supplied by Sinto Material Handling, this crane is intended for major seaports, container terminals, transshipment hubs and international logistics facilities requiring high lifting capacity, precision and reliable continuous operation.

With a 65-tonne lifting capacity, the crane is designed to handle 20-ft, 40-ft and 45-ft containers, including heavy loaded containers, while supporting efficient vessel turnaround and high-throughput port operations. SINTO positions the crane for large-scale terminals and vessels including Super Post-Panamax and Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs).

Designed for Ship-to-Share Container Operations

The 65T STS Crane is a quayside container crane designed to bridge the gap between the vessel and the port.

Its primary function is:

and, in the reverse direction:

This makes the STS crane one of the most important pieces of equipment in a modern container terminal. It is designed to efficiently transfer containers while reducing vessel time at berth and improving overall terminal productivity.

65-Tonne Heavy-Duty Lifting Capacity

Maximum Lifting Capacity: 65 Tonnes

The 65T STS Crane is designed for heavy container handling operations and provides substantial lifting capacity for loaded containers.

The crane can be configured for handling:

• 20-foot containers
• 40-foot containers
• 45-foot containers
• Heavy loaded containers
• Specialised containerised cargo

SINTO specifically states that the crane is designed for rapid handling of 20-ft, 40-ft and 45-ft containers.

Note: The final safe working load, spreader configuration and lifting capacity should always be confirmed against the crane's engineering design, load chart and final project specification.

Built for High-Throughput Container Terminals

Modern ports compete on vessel turnaround time and container throughput. A high-performance STS crane can help terminals increase productivity by efficiently transferring containers between ships and shore.

The SINTO 65T STS Crane is designed around:

These systems work together to support efficient and accurate container-handling operations.

Advanced Motion Control System

One of the key technologies of the 65T STS Crane is its advanced motion-control system.

The system coordinates:

• Hoisting — Controls the vertical movement of containers.
• Trolley Travel — Moves the spreader and container horizontally along the crane boom.
• Gantry Travel — Allows the complete crane to move along the quay.
• Spreader Positioning — Assists in accurately positioning the spreader over containers.

The manufacturer states that real-time motion feedback, anti-sway technology and automated spreader alignment are incorporated to improve positioning accuracy.

Anti-Sway Technology

Container movement can become challenging when handling heavy containers at height, particularly in windy coastal environments.

The 65T STS Crane incorporates:

Anti-Sway Technology

This helps control unwanted swinging of the suspended container during crane movement.

Benefits can include:

• Improved container positioning
• Faster landing operations
• Reduced operator correction
• Improved handling precision
• Reduced risk of container contact
• Better operational safety

Anti-sway technology is particularly valuable when handling containers at the edge of a vessel or during precise positioning on the quay.

Automated Spreader Alignment

The crane incorporates automated spreader-alignment functionality designed to assist with accurate container positioning.

This can help the operator align the spreader with the container's lifting points. The system is intended to reduce positioning errors and improve the efficiency of container pickup and placement.

Designed for Large Container Ships

The 65T STS Crane is positioned by SINTO for:

• Super Post-Panamax Vessels
• Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs)

This makes it suitable for major international container terminals handling increasingly large vessels.

For each port project, however, the final crane configuration must be engineered according to the vessel profile, required outreach, quay geometry, water depth, container rows and terminal operating requirements.

Extended Outreach

The crane can be configured with extended outreach to reach containers positioned further across the vessel. This is particularly important when serving large container vessels.

The required outreach should be determined during the project engineering stage based on:

• Vessel beam
• Number of container rows
• Vessel class
• Quay layout
• Crane spacing
• Required operational envelope

Sinto Material Handling can work with customers to establish the appropriate crane configuration for their specific port.

Heavy-Duty Marine Construction

Ports expose equipment to some of the most demanding environmental conditions.

The SINTO 65T STS Crane is designed with:

• Weather-resistant steel
• Anti-corrosion coatings
• Enclosed operator cabin
• Sealed drive components
• Marine-environment protection

SINTO specifically states that the crane is intended to withstand salty and humid coastal environments, as well as exposure to wind, rain and UV radiation.

Designed for African Coastal Conditions

Africa has some of the world's most strategically important ports, from the Atlantic coast to the Indian Ocean.

Ports in Africa can experience:

• High humidity
• Salt spray
• Strong coastal winds
• Heavy rainfall
• High temperatures
• UV exposure
• Dust
• Intensive operating cycles

The 65T STS Crane is designed with protective systems intended to support long-term operation in demanding marine environments.

Note: For each installation, environmental conditions should be incorporated into the final engineering, corrosion-protection specification and maintenance programme.

Energy-Efficient Operation

The crane incorporates modern energy-management technology.

SINTO identifies:

• Regenerative Braking
• Smart Power Distribution

as part of the crane's energy-management system.

Regenerative systems can recover energy generated during certain braking or lowering operations and return it to the electrical system.

This can contribute to:

• Reduced energy consumption
• Improved energy efficiency
• Lower operating costs
• Reduced environmental impact
• Improved sustainability performance

SINTO positions the technology as suitable for ports pursuing greener and more energy-efficient operations.

Smart Port Technology

The 65T STS Crane can form part of a modern smart-port infrastructure.

Its intelligent control architecture can support the integration of:

• Crane control systems
• Motion monitoring
• Anti-sway systems
• Spreader alignment
• Energy management
• Operational data
• Automation technologies

This makes it suitable for terminals looking to progressively introduce greater automation and digitalisation.

From Conventional Ports to Smart Ports

Sinto Material Handling can position the 65T STS Crane as part of a wider transition:

This positioning is particularly attractive to port authorities and private terminal operators planning long-term infrastructure investment.

Operator Cabin

The crane incorporates an enclosed operator cabin designed for the demanding conditions of port operations.

The cabin provides the operator with a controlled environment while giving them visibility over the lifting and container-positioning operation.

Potential cabin features can include:

• Ergonomic operator controls
• Visibility systems
• Air conditioning
• Crane monitoring displays
• Control interfaces
• Safety systems

The exact cabin configuration should be confirmed according to the customer's project specification.

Container Handling Process

The STS crane is designed to perform the following basic sequence:

This cycle is repeated throughout vessel loading and unloading operations.

Applications

Container Ports

The primary application is ship-to-shore container handling.

Suitable for:

• Container terminals
• Commercial ports
• Transshipment terminals
• International shipping hubs
• Deep-water ports

Transshipment Hubs

Large transshipment ports can use STS cranes to transfer containers between vessels and terminal yards. The 65T capacity provides substantial capability for heavy container handling.

Intermodal Logistics Terminals

The crane can be integrated into logistics networks connecting:

Sea + Road + Rail + Inland Depots

This is particularly important for developing African trade corridors.

African Port Infrastructure

The 65T STS Crane can be marketed to:

• Port authorities
• Private terminal operators
• Shipping companies
• Container terminal operators
• Logistics companies
• Infrastructure developers
• Government port projects
• Mining export terminals
• Industrial ports

Potential markets across Africa include major coastal and regional logistics hubs in:

South Africa | Mozambique | Tanzania | Kenya | Namibia | Angola | Ghana | Nigeria | Egypt | Morocco | Senegal | Côte d'Ivoire | Cameroon | Djibouti

For each project, crane configuration should be engineered around the specific port and vessel requirements.

Mining Export Terminals

Africa's mining sector generates substantial export volumes of:

• Minerals
• Metals
• Concentrates
• Machinery
• Industrial equipment

Where these materials are containerised, a high-capacity STS crane can form part of a broader port logistics system.

Sinto Material Handling can therefore target:

Mining Companies + Export Terminals + Port Operators + Logistics Companies

with integrated cargo-handling solutions.

Complete Port Equipment Ecosystem

The 65T STS Crane becomes even more powerful when integrated with complementary port equipment.

Sinto's portfolio can be positioned as:

This allows Sinto Material Handling to market itself as a complete material-handling and logistics infrastructure partner.

Technical Specifications

Because SINTO's current public page provides more application-level specifications than a complete engineering data sheet, project-specific values are marked as “configuration dependent”.

The manufacturer confirms the 65-tonne lifting capacity, 20/40/45-ft container handling, anti-sway, automated spreader alignment, large-vessel suitability, marine protection and regenerative energy-management features. Final engineering specifications should be obtained from SINTO for each individual port project.

Why Choose a 65T STS Crane?

Why Sinto Material Handling?

Sinto Material Handling provides access to specialised equipment for customers requiring reliable material-handling solutions across Africa.

For major port projects, we can support customers with:

Our objective is not simply to supply a crane, but to help customers develop a complete cargo-handling solution matched to their port's operational requirements.