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Konecranes Forklifts Go Electric

The Konecranes E-VER is a brand-new addition to the Konecranes Ecolifting family. With a fully electric driveline and the latest eco-efficient features it is a silent productive vehicle with zero direct emissions. “Electrically-powered lifting is well-established in Konecranes but in this project we are being innovative and raising electrification to the next level” said Lisa Martinsson Senior Project Manager. “We are resetting the industry standa...

Konecranes Wins Order For Two More Mobile Harbor Cranes

In July ZHD Stevedores (ZHD) ordered two eco-efficient Konecranes Gottwald Model 6 Mobile Harbor Cranes for their operations in the Netherlands – one for Dordrecht and one for Moerdijk. With delivery in February and commissioning by the end of March 2021 the cranes will handle dry bulk steel coils breakbulk and containers. Established in 1968 ZHD Stevedores is a privately owned independent stevedoring company with over 50 years of stevedoring expe...

Konecranes Wins Order For Fleet Of Konecranes Noell Sprinter Carriers

The HDC Hyundai Development Company of Korea has ordered a fleet of 28 Konecranes Noell Sprinter Carriers for Busan New Port 2-4 in Busan Korea. The Sprinter Carriers will be delivered as part of the port’s expansion project 2-4. The order was booked in August 2020. “The HDC Hyundai Development Company is a renowned developer of container terminals and we are proud to have received this repeat order as Busan New Port continues to expand” said Pete...

Konecranes Receives Order From Louisiana For Two Portal Harbor Cranes

In the second quarter of Port of South Louisiana ordered two Konecranes Gottwald Model 6 Portal Harbor Cranes for its public facility Globalplex Intermodal Terminal (Globalplex). With commissioning planned for September 2021 the cranes will increase capacity for bulk materials and add flexibility for future handling of containers and project cargo. The Port of South Louisiana is America’s largest tonnage sea gateway for international trade. With i...

Konecranes Delivers Reach Stacker To Apm Terminals In Port Elizabeth

Konecranes whose products are distributed in South Africa by EIE Group’s Heavy Lift division has delivered its Konecranes SMV 4531 TC5 reach stacker to APM Terminals in Port Elizabeth. A first of its kind in operation in Africa the product is part of APM’s plan to reduce emissions at its port terminal operations. Further the implementation of the product emphasises APM’s on-going commitment to offer versatile and flexible container handling soluti...