In Q2 2024, the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Port Authority (SVGPA) ordered a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 Mobile Harbor Crane to boost container and general cargo handling capacity in the Port of Kingstown. This new Generation 6 machine will join their existing Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbor crane in a new terminal, opening in Q1 2025, as they continue to expand their services in a growing market.
During the delivery of the new crane, Konecranes will also relocate the existing Generation 5 crane from the previous terminal. The new crane will be able to run on electricity from the harbor mains, reducing carbon emissions.
“The new terminal is key to the future of our local businesses. With two Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbor cranes in the terminal, we can handle far more throughput. Plus, the electric drive on the new crane is in alignment with our long-term goal of lowering local carbon emissions,” says Carl James, CEO, SVGPA.
“The Port of Kingstown got their first Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbor crane in 2007, and it still delivers reliable performance. This new order reflects SVGPA’s faith in the performance and reliability of our equipment,” says Andreas Moeller, Senior Regional Sales Manager, Americas, Port Solutions, Konecranes.
The Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 Mobile Harbor Crane has a working radius of up to 51 m and a maximum capacity of 125 t to serve container ships up to post-Panamax class. Strong lifting capacity curves, improved handling rates and a high classification ensure a long service life. When connected to the harbor mains by cable reel, it eliminates local exhaust emissions and collects lowering and braking energy in ultracapacitors. For unplugged operation, the crane is powered by a smart hybrid drive combining a fuel-optimized diesel generator with the ultracapacitors that supply additional power for heavy lifts. Konecranes will provide an initial spare parts package to speed up maintenance and minimize downtime.
