The introduction of the two mobiles has had an immediate positive impact, significantly upping container handling rates, and expediting vessel turnaround. It also represents a remarkable achievement on the part of ICTSI and Gottwald in terms of working together to achieve delivery and commissioning of the two units in a very short time ' just 112 days ' from the date the order was placed. This includes delivery of the two units by vessel from Germany, where they were manufactured. Each of the new mobiles has a heavy lift capacity under the hook of up to 100 tons at a radius of up to 24m and a container handling capacity of 41 tons under the spreader at a radius of up to 41m, ideal for the Panamax dimension vessels which typically call at the terminal. A further major step up in container handling power over the quay and in the container yard is planned. CGSA has placed an order to acquire three post- Panamax ship-to-shore gantries and eight one over six high, seven wide, 16- wheel rubber tired gantries as part of a US$170 million investment program designed to raise container and general cargo handling efficiency in Guayaquil to among the best available in the region.