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Konecranes Group
Konecranes is a world-leading group of Lifting Businesses™, serving a broad range of customers in a wide range of industries including mining, metal production, pulp and paper, power generation, oil and gas, automotive, ship-building and container handling (container ports and intermodal terminals).
Konecranes Container Cranes
Konecranes has the widest and deepest offering for container handling. It comprises manned STS, RTG, RMG cranes and manned Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers. It also comprises Automated RMG, Automated RTG systems and automated horizontal transport systems (A-SPRINTER, AGV, Automated Terminal Tractors). All supported by port service and software.
Konecranes Lift Trucks
Konecranes offers a wide range of heavy-duty lift trucks optimized for container handling in different applications. These products are developed and supported from the Konecranes Lift Trucks business unit, headquartered in Markaryd, Sweden. Konecranes lift trucks are available in over 80 countries through our appointed distributors and Konecranes country operations.
ExpertisePort Solutions
Ship-to-Shore (STS) Cranes
The Konecranes STS gives the crane operator better control over the positioning of the spreader and container on the chassis,…
Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) Cranes
The Konecranes Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) crane is a great example of our ability to be smarter where it matters…
BOXHUNTER RTG
The BOXHUNTER operating concept, with the cabin at the truck lane, is a first in RTG design and…
Automated RMG and RTG systems
Konecranes is the only company to offer both Automated RMG (ARMG) and Automated RTG (ARTG) systems. Our automation technology is built upon the unique design characteristics of our RMG and RTG cranes, and our Active Load Control (ALC) technology in particular.
ARMG systems are established and proven to offer the full benefits of automation: greater and more predictable productivity, greater safety, and cost savings. Konecranes ARMG systems are in use at some of the world’s leading container terminals.
The benefits of automation are now available for RTG-based container terminals. Whenever automation is implemented, the container terminal processes must be clarified, defined, streamlined and standardized. Done well, this will increase both productivity and safety. Konecranes has an excellent track record in the process definition phase and in the delivery of automated container handling systems.
Automated Rubber Tired Gantry Crane (ARTG) System
The Konecranes Automated RTG (ARTG) system can be delivered as a complete system to a greenfield terminal. At brownfield RTG-based terminals, it allows you to make the transition from manned operation to automated operation while using your existing yard infrastructure, including the yard surface. The Konecranes ARTG system is a first in the industry.
The Konecranes ARTG system comprises:
• All-electric Konecranes 16-wheel RTGs with Active Load Control and GPS Autosteering
• Remote Operating Stations (ROSs)
• Truck guidance systems
• Intelligent gates for the container stacks
• Interface for miscellaneous container yard infrastructure
• Automation software: operating system for ROS, IT architecture with TOS interface
• TRUCONNECT® remote service, which gives you real-time access to Konecranes’ global network of crane experts for troubleshooting
BOXPORTER RMG for Port Operations by Konecranes
The Konecranes BOXPORTER RMG (rail mounted gantry crane) is the result of decades of crane design experience and knowledge from the field. It incorporates a host of technological innovations, most notably the smarter cabin with video and monitoring technology that provides superb visibility to container handling operations.
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Automated Rail Mounted Gantry Crane (ARMG) System
Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers are known for their excellent maneuverability, high speed and reliability. They do not need yard infrastructure, so initial investment costs are low. They are available in different sizes, stacking containers 1-over-2 or 1-over-3, ideally suited for step-by-step enlargement of container terminals as required. They are also available as automated versions.
Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers
Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers are powered by eco-efficient diesel engines that comply with the latest applicable emissions regulations in the country of use. They are available with diesel-hydraulic and diesel-electric drive types. A wide range of options is available. The ECOCap system is available for the diesel-electric drive type, which stores and uses regenerated electrical drive power. Single-lift and twin-lift spreaders are available. We have the right straddle carrier for your terminal, in compliance with your operational requirements and local environmental regulations.
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Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Cranes
Our state-of-the-art electric drives offer unparalleled eco-efficiency. Our robust construction, innovative smart crane features and simulator training in realistic conditions enables the smoothest ride in the industry.
Our unique mobile harbor crane technology is also available as portal harbor cranes, rubber-tired port harbor cranes and floating cranes.
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Konecranes Noell A-STRAD
A great strength of the Konecranes Noell A-STRAD lies in how it can be adopted, in controlled phases, by terminal operators currently using man-driven straddle carrier fleets. The first move could be to automate one section as a trial, then others in succession, moving towards full automation with minimal business disruption. A conversion by function is also possible, where horizontal transport and stacking operations are converted in succession.
A-STRADS can also be delivered as fully-automated machines to greenfield terminals.
Konecranes Noell A-SPRINTER
The Konecranes Noell A-SPRINTER is built for automated horizontal transport. It’s based on its manual counterpart like the Konecranes Noell A-STRAD, and therefore gives you the same advantages. One of them is the excellent diesel-electric drive system, which gives outstanding maneuvering precision, a particular advantage with automation.
Automated Terminal Tractor (A-TT)
Konecranes supplies automated terminal tractors (A-TT) in partnership with Terberg.
Konecranes supplies the automation technology as part of turn-key automated container handling delivery. This completes the puzzle of automated horizontal transport as part of a complete automated system for container handling.
Shipyard Lifting Equipment
Lifting the ship-building process for over 50 years
Whether your shipyard is large, small or in-between, your lifting needs indoors or outdoors, Konecranes is an uplifting partner for your ship-building process. We offer lifting technology that will make your production process safer and more efficient, from beginning to end. We offer the world’s most complete range of lifting equipment for ship-building, from workshop chain hoists to the Goliath Gantry Crane for hull assembly.
Are you planning the construction of a new shipyard, or planning to modernize an existing one? Or do you just need the most suitable lifting equipment for certain specific points in your shipbuilding process? Our equipment and service portfolio is the best in the industry.
For more information on Konecranes Shipyard Lifting Equipment
Contact: Jussi Rautiainen
jussi.rautiainen@konecranes.com
Tel: +358 20 427 11
Container Lift Trucks, empty 8-10 tons, laden 33-45 tons
Konecranes container lift trucks are taking container handling to a higher level. We offer a complete range of empty container lift trucks and laden container lift trucks that are very stable, compact and high-performing.
Konecranes has a long history of working with leading container ports and terminals that are expert buyers and operators of container lift trucks. Our customers demand a lot of us, and we have a long track record of meeting their requirements year after year.
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Fork Lift Trucks 10-65 tons
Heavy-duty fork lift trucks with lifting capacities from 10-65 tons, made with heart in every detail. Built to get the job done as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.
Konecranes has been manufacturing, selling and supporting heavy-duty fork lift trucks for some 60 years. The first truck we ever made and delivered, back in the 1950s, was a fork lift truck. Buy one from us today and you will get the latest technology, the lowest Total Cost of Ownership, and a fork lift truck made with heart.
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Reach Stackers 10-80 tons
We offer a complete line of powerful reach stackers for handling empty and laden containers at container ports and intermodal terminals. We have a long history of working with container ports and intermodal terminals that are expert buyers and operators of reach stackers. Our container handling customers demand a lot of us, and we have a long track record of meeting their requirements year after year.
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Automated Horizontal Transport
Konecranes offers every automated horizontal transport option, from Konecranes Noell A-SPRINTERs to Konecranes Gottwald AGVs to Automated Terminal Tractors.
Konecranes wins automation service contract in Indonesia
Konecranes has secured a key contract in the delivery of Automated Port Equipment services. The Kuala Tanjung Multipurpose Terminal (KTMT) recently signed a 12-month automation services contract with Konecranes Indonesia. The port has 8 Automated…
Busan New Port to receive 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. According to a statement,the Sprinter Carriers will be delivered as…
CSP Iberian Valencia Terminal acquires six Konecranes RTGs
CSP Iberian Valencia Terminal is set to acquire six new Konecranes rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes as port of CSP Spain’s 2020-2023 investment plan. The investment plan, announced in June 2019, will see an estimated spend…
Long-term container handling prospects ‘good overall’ for Konecranes
As Konecranes released its results for the first half 2020 the company said the demand picture remains volatile but longer-term prospects are good overall. In a statement the company noted that global container throughput has…
Konecranes to deliver mobile harbor crane to new terminal in Trieste
Piattaforma Logistica Trieste S.r.L. (PLT) has ordered an eco-efficient Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane for a new terminal in the Port of Trieste in north-eastern Italy. The order was placed in the second quarter of…
Konecranes receives crane order from Port of South Louisiana
Konecranes has announced that it has received an order for two Konecranes Gottwald Model 6 Portal Harbor Cranes from the Port of South Louisiana. In a statement, Konecranes said the cranes will be delivered to…
Konecranes delivers reach stacker to APMT facility in South Africa
APM Terminals Southern Africa has received a Konecranes reach stacker equipped with Flow Drive at its facility in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, according to a statement. Konecranes said the delivery was made in May 2020,…
APMT Rotterdam orders fleet of Konecranes Noell straddle carriers
The APM Terminals (AMPT) Rotterdam container terminal in Rotterdam has ordered a fleet of 16 diesel-electric Konecranes Noell straddle carriers. The fleet will be delivered and handed over by the end of September 2020. This…
Konecranes wins order for mobile harbour crane from Australian firm
Konecranes has won an order from Flinders Port Holdings (Flinders) for an eco-efficient Konecranes Gottwald Model 6 Mobile Harbor Crane for their subsidiary Flinders Logistics at Port Adelaide in South Australia. According to a statement,…
Konecranes steps towards world-first wireless automated rubber-tired gantry crane
Konecranes and Fluidmesh Networks announce that they have joined forces and successfully carried out proof-of-concept testing of fully wireless communication for the Konecranes automated rubber-tired gantry (ARTG) system. This breakthrough allows container terminal operators to…
Konecranes wins additional Boxhunter RTG order
Konecranes has won another order from Ben Nghe Port in Vietnam for two Boxhunter RTG cranes. The cranes will be delivered in cooperation with Telin Group JSC in April of 2021 and the order was…
Konecranes to deliver AGVs to Long Beach Container Terminal
Konecranes has signed a contract with Long Beach Container Terminal for 30 additional Konecranes Gottwald Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) which will be delivered in Q4 2021 and commissioned by Q2 2022. The order, which was…
Port of Brindisi receives Konecranes mobile harbor crane
SIR S.p.A. Servizi Industriali (SIR) ordered another eco-efficient Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane in the first quarter of 2020 for operations at the Port of Brindisi in south-eastern Italy. With delivery in May and commissioning…
St Petersburg initiates RTG upgrade with Konecranes tech
Container Terminal Saint-Petersburg has taken delivery of three new Konecranes rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes as it looks to expand and upgrade its infrastructure. In a statement, the terminal said the delivery was the first…
Konecranes to deliver new mobile harbor crane to Ho Chi Minh City
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Konecranes wins largest-ever reach stacker order
In March 2020, Konecranes won its largest-ever reach stacker contract, from a customer in Germany. The order for 39 reach stackers was won with Konecranes’ distributor Richter Fördertechnik GmbH & Co. KG. Deliveries are scheduled…
Konecranes to deliver next-generation S-series to new customers
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Konecranes hands over mobile harbor crane to new customer in Rotterdam
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Norfolk Southern selects Konecranes hybrid RTGs
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Goeyvaerts orders additional Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Cranes
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