SECTOR REPORT
BREAKING… GOOD
Breakbulk by its nature often involves more complex lifting and handling operations. DLM explores how manufacturers are helping ports rise to the challenge, along with the current state of play for the breakbulk market and forecasts for future growth.
Konecranes is investing in developing mobile harbour cranes.
goods. As such it requires more specialist and often customised equipment to help lift and shift it.
B Industries that are heavily reliant on
breakbulk shipping include construction, energy, mining and infrastructure, as they require the movement of goods that won’t fit in containers, such as large machinery, turbines, generators and raw materials. Ports wanting to accommodate breakbulk, therefore, need specialised handling equipment, such as cranes and forklifts.
Crane trends Konecranes sees a clear need for electrification for mobile harbour cranes (MHCs), not only to help its customers reach their decarbonisation goals, but also to benefit from energy savings. “Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Cranes are a perfect choice as they have an electric drive concept in general,” says Robert Vennemann, marketing manager, MHC Konecranes. “That means that, when switching from diesel engine to grid power, the efficiency of the entire drive train is higher.”
Safety is always a priority, too. “This means we continuously design MHCs that can be operated and serviced safely,” he adds. “This was one of the important design criteria for our latest Generation 6 model, which also included digital and smart tools to improve ergonomics and performance.”
Robert says that the design of Konecranes Gottwald MHCs is influenced by feedback from its customers. “For example, the latest design of the tower cab includes feedback from crane operators,” he adds. “Improvements are in comfort and unhindered view on the working environment.”
vi | August 2025 |
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