Konecranes breaks into Colombian market

taitai 23.5.2023 03:56

Konecranes received an order for six rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTG) from Sociedad Portuaria Terminal de Contenedores de Buenaventura, in Colombia, late last year. This will be Konecranes first delivery of container handling cranes to Colombia.

The six new Konecranes RTGs is expected to double the container yard capacity and significantly boost productivity. The parties have agreed not to disclose the value of the order.

The 16-wheel RTGs have a lifting capacity of 40t and can stack one-over-six containers high, and six plus truck lane wide. They will be equipped with Konecranes Active Load Control technology for premium container handling performance. They will be fully electric, powered by a busbar system. Network braking will be included, further improving the crane s already excellent eco-efficiency.

Konecranes breaks into Colombian market