PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT | MHC AND STC CRANES
SPEED VERSUS FLEXIBILITY
DLM takes an in-depth look at the markets for two vital components in cargo handling: ship-to-shore and mobile harbour cranes.
Electric mobile harbour cranes are an important part of Konecranes’ offering as ports look to electrify their operations.
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or sheer productivity, the STS crane is the king of container handling. But for ports that need added flexibility,
it is hard to look past a mobile harbour crane. This article explores some of the key trends in both product segments, along with the challenges and opportunities for western manufacturers.
Portable performance Two clear trends in mobile harbour cranes (MHCs) are electrification and minimising downtime. Konecranes says it is well prepared to support both trends, thanks to crane design
and its worldwide service network. “Electric mobile harbour cranes are an important part of our offering as customers are looking to electrify their operations,” it says. “Investing into shore power is also an economic topic as this pays back the investment in comparably short time and reduces operating costs on the run – especially thanks to the general, electric drive concept of Konecranes Gottwald MHCs.”
Its mobile cranes come with Truconnect
telematics and data analytics capabilities. Customers can log into a portal at yourKonecranes or integrate Truconnect into
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other platforms via a secure API connection. “In both ways, data insights of the crane condition, operational data and so forth help them to plan their operations as well as their maintenance and service works,” it adds. Meanwhile, PD Ports recently invested in
a third Liebherr MHC after experiencing the reliability of the first two it ordered. The first two rail-mounted portal slewing cranes entered service at Teesport, UK, in 2023. DLM asked Liebherr if this was indicative of a broader change in mindset, with port operators gaining confidence in electric cranes. “PD Ports’ decision is a strong indication of
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