Caribbean port extends capacity with Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 Mobile Harbor Crane

In Q2 2024, the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority (SVGPA) ordered a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 Mobile Harbor Crane to boost container and general cargo handling capacity in the Port of Kingstown.

In Q2 2024, the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority (SVGPA) ordered a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 Mobile Harbor Crane to boost container and general cargo handling capacity in the Port of Kingstown. This new Generation 6 machine will join their existing Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbor crane in a new terminal, opening in Q1 2025, as they continue to expand their services in a growing market.

During the delivery of the new crane, Konecranes will also relocate the existing Generation 5 crane from the previous terminal. The new crane will be able to run on electricity from the harbor mains, reducing carbon emissions.

“The new terminal is key to the future of our local businesses. With two Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbor cranes in the terminal, we can handle far more throughput. Plus, the electric drive on the new crane is in alignment with our long-term goal of lowering local carbon emissions,” says Carl James, CEO, SVGPA. “The Port of Kingstown got their first Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbor crane in 2007, and it still delivers reliable performance. This new order reflects SVGPA’s faith in the   performance and reliability of our equipment,” says Andreas Moeller, Senior Regional Sales Manager, Americas, Port Solutions, Konecranes.

The Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 Mobile Harbor Crane has a working radius of up to 51 m and a maximum capacity of 125 t to serve container ships up to post-Panamax class. Strong lifting capacity curves, improved handling rates and a high classification ensure a long service life. When connected to the harbor mains by cable reel, it eliminates local exhaust emissions and collects lowering and braking energy in ultracapacitors. For unplugged operation, the crane is powered by a smart hybrid drive combining a fuel-optimized diesel generator with the ultracapacitors that supply additional power for heavy lifts. Konecranes will provide an initial spare parts package to speed up maintenance and minimize downtime.

This contract is part of Ecolifting, Konecranes’ vision to increase its handprint – meaning the beneficial environmental impact that can be achieved with our product and service portfolio – while reducing customers’ carbon footprints. From eco-optimizing diesel drives, to hybridization and fully-electrified fleets, we will continue to do more with less. A strong focus on customers and commitment to business growth and continuous improvement make Konecranes a material handling industry leader. This is underpinned by investments in digitalization and technology, plus our work to make material flows more efficient with solutions that decarbonize the economy and advance circularity and safety.