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is not necessarily behind in terms of customer appetite for new technologies,” he says. “The main difference is the infrastructure and the readiness to support large-scale electrification. As this develops, we expect adoption to accelerate across the region.” Hyster concurs that adoption rates vary significantly across the region. “Some operations are actively evaluating the potential for battery electric port equipment, particularly as they look to reduce emissions and prepare for future sustainability requirements,” says Hirani. “However, customers want a clear business case before making the transition.” This includes understanding energy
Ports and terminals are being more judicious with their spending.
durable, high-performance equipment. “In Chile and Peru, for example, operators may require equipment capable of handling both empty and laden containers, while in Brazil the breadth of applications means equipment requirements can differ significantly from one operation to the next,” says Hirani. “Across Latin America, it is difficult to generalise. Customers typically make decisions based on the specific demands of their application, the availability of reliable local service support, equipment uptime, and the total cost of ownership over the life of the truck. Those factors continue to be key drivers behind investment decisions throughout the region.” Liebherr continues to support customers
across the region with a range of solutions, including both container cranes and mobile harbour cranes. “Naturally, over such a large geographic area, requirements vary with different terminals taking different approaches depending on their operational needs, infrastructure and long-term development plans,” it adds.
Electrification acceleration The transition to electric equipment is also gathering pace. “Customers have started moving from diesel towards electric equipment, driven by TCO, sustainability targets and pressure to reduce emissions,” says Goncalves. He highlights examples in Brazil, Chile and Mexico. “However, this is basically the first phase, it is not the complete fleet, but more the beginning of the learning curve,” he adds. Kalmar recently supplied the first electric container handlers to Portonave in Brazil. “We are seeing a growing appetite for electric equipment in Latin America, and the recent delivery of electric container handlers to Portonave in Brazil
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is a good example,” he says, noting this was one of several deals for electric equipment this year. However, electrification is not only about changing the equipment; it also requires investment in the infrastructure behind it, such as charging and electrical capacity. “Compared with Europe and North America, Latin America
availability, charging infrastructure, technician training, spare parts support, total cost of ownership and payback periods. As a result, electrification is progressing at different speeds depending on local infrastructure, operating conditions and customer priorities. At the same time, digitalisation continues
to gain momentum, particularly among larger terminals and port operators. Telematics, fleet monitoring, data-driven maintenance strategies and integration with operating systems are becoming increasingly important as operators seek greater visibility of equipment performance, utilisation and operating costs. “Safety,
Liebherr Tranform focuses on helping terminals improve the performance, reliability and efficiency of their cranes.
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