St. Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority has purchased a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 Mobile Harbour Crane to boost container and general cargo handling capacity in the Port of Kingstown.
The new Generation 6ESP.7 hybrid crane has a working radius of up to 51 metres, with a maximum capacity of 125 tonnes, and can handle container ships up to post-Panamax class. The new crane will be able to run on electricity from the port’s main electric outlets, reducing carbon emissions, but when unplugged it is powered by a small 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 reduce downtime.
The new crane will join the port’s existing Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour crane in a new terminal, opening in early 2025.
Port chief executive Carl James said: “The new terminal is key to the future of our local businesses. With two Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour cranes in the terminal, we can handle far more throughput. Plus, the electric drive on the new crane aligns with our long term goal of lowering local carbon emissions.”
Andreas Moeller of Konecranes added: “The Port of Kingstown got their first Konecranes Gottwald crane in 2007, and it still delivers reliable performance. This new order reflects the port’s faith in the performance and reliability of our equipment.”
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