The Saguenay Port Authority in Quebec has placed an order for a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6B Mobile Harbor Crane as part of a new cargo handling system under development.
The order, made in Q1 2025, is set for handover in Q3 2025.
Located on North America’s only navigable fjord, Port Saguenay offers access to north-central Quebec for cargo ships. In response to growing cargo traffic, the Saguenay Port Authority is expanding its facilities to boost capacity.
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The new mobile harbour crane will predominantly operate on an external power supply, which significantly reduces emissions compared to traditional diesel-powered alternatives, reported Konecranes.
Equipped with an electric cable reel at the boom top, the ESP.6B is capable of operating an electric hook rotator and spreaders.
The crane’s 125-tonne lifting capacity allows it to handle a variety of cargo, including bulk materials like de-icing salt and iron ore, as well as containers and general cargo.
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Carl Laberge, CEO of the Saguenay Port Authority, commented, “By enabling the use of electricity, the Konecranes equipment will be instrumental in helping us to reduce our carbon footprint.
“With the extra handling features we’ve chosen, the crane is a true asset for the planned growth of the port and the world-class industrial port zone, one of the largest in North America.”
