Canada's GCT Global Container Terminals has ordered 11 Konecranes rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes for its operations in British Columbia.
The order comprises 10 hybrid RTGs for the GCT Deltaport terminal and one battery powered RTG for the GCT Vanterm terminal, the first of its kind to be delivered by Konecranes.
Delivery is scheduled for the third quarter of 2026. The new cranes will expand GCT's Konecranes RTG fleet to 43 units.
A Konecrane RTG in operation
The 10 hybrid RTGs will operate at GCT Deltaport, one of Canada's largest container terminals. The battery powered RTG for GCT Vanterm will include a dedicated charging container and automated charging interface for integration with the site's electricity infrastructure.
GCT chief operating officer Daniel Howell said: "GCT is a proud Konecranes customer, and the quality of their RTG product and the support their people provide is second to none. Our Global Commitment includes reaching 45 percent absolute emission reductions by 2030 to meet the Paris Agreement reduction targets and Net Zero emissions by 2050. With these latest orders for our two container terminals in British Columbia, we're making big steps towards these goals."
Konecranes Americas vice president Jeff Podgorski added: "Konecranes has been serving GCT for more than 10 years. During this time, we've witnessed the customer make steady strides towards lower emissions while increasing its yard handling capacity. Delivering our first fully battery operated RTG is a significant milestone for both GCT and Konecranes."
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