1,600 tons, underscoring their robust construction and capability to handle heavy, high-volume container loads. When it comes to speed, these machines are built for efficiency, with hoist speeds reaching up to 90 meters per minute for loaded containers and 180 meters per minute for empty ones, ensuring swift turnaround times. Additionally, the cranes’ trolley system operates at a speed of 240 meters per minute, helping to move containers rapidly along the quay and improve overall terminal throughput. Ozgur Kalelioglu, president of Arkas


Holding Port and Terminal Services, emphasized the strategic importance of these new cranes for Marport, noting that the terminal already handles 12% of Turkey’s total container volume and 19% of the Marmara region’s container throughput. The addition of these new cranes


ensures that Marport can handle even more containers with greater efficiency, keeping it competitive in the global marketplace. Kalelioglu also highlighted that the terminal is now the only one in Turkey to operate 14 ship-to-shore gantry cranes, a milestone for the region. These investments not only enhance Marport’s operational capabilities but ensure the port can meet the increasing demand for container handling driven by


the global rise in shipping volumes. What sets these new cranes apart is


their advanced technological integration, which helps improve operational efficiency and safety. Marport has integrated features like Ship Profiling and Chassis Positioning into the cranes, which allows for smoother, more precise operations. The Ship Profiling system enables the


crane to adapt to the specific needs of each vessel, improving the accuracy and speed of container handling. Meanwhile, the Chassis Positioning


system ensures that containers are positioned correctly on trailers, reducing the potential for mishaps and improving the safety of operations. These technologies, combined with Marport’s new cranes, help improve productivity while minimizing risks to personnel and equipment, creating a safer work environment and streamlining operations at the terminal. In Europe, Luka Koper, Slovenia’s main container terminal, is also making significant moves to modernize its operations with a focus on sustainability. The port has recently ordered four electric Rubber-Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes from Konecranes, which will replace older, less efficient units in the terminal’s container yard.


These cranes are part of Luka Koper’s ongoing efforts to implement a long- term electrification strategy, aimed at reducing the environmental impact of its operations while maintaining high levels of performance. These RTGs will join an existing fleet of 28 Konecranes RTGs, 15 of which are fully electric, powered by cable reel systems. This move is a clear indication of Luka


Koper’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint while increasing operational efficiency. Edvin Boskin, technical manager


of Luka Koper’s Container Terminal, stressed that the new electric RTGs were a natural extension of the port’s long- term electrification goals. The port has been transitioning to electric-powered equipment for several years, and the addition of these new cranes will further enhance its ability to handle larger volumes of containers while cutting down on emissions. The new RTGs are equipped with several


advanced features, including auxiliary batteries to ensure continuous operation during power fluctuations and a Truck Lift Prevention system, which prevents mishaps by automatically adjusting the crane’s lifting mechanism when necessary. The cranes’ low-maintenance design also ensures


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