The Port of Saguenay on the St. Lawrence River has ordered a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6B Mobile Harbor Crane for a new cargo handling system currently under development. Delivery is scheduled for Q3 2025.
The deal marks the start of a new partnership of the Finland-based company with the Saguenay Port Authority, which chose Konecranes for the flexibility, eco-efficiency and strong performance of its electric drives. The mobile harbor crane will run mainly on an external power supply, significantly reducing emissions compared to diesel-powered alternatives.
The ESP.6B comes equipped with an electric cable reel at the boom top to operate an electric hook rotator and spreaders. With these special features and its 125-tonne maximum lifting capacity, the crane can handle bulk materials – like de-icing salt and iron ore – as well as containers and general cargo.
“By enabling the use of electricity, the Konecranes equipment will be instrumental in helping us to reduce our carbon footprint. With the extra handling features we’ve chosen, the crane is a true asset for the planned growth of the port and the world-class industrial port zone, one of the largest In North America,” said Carl Laberge, Chief Executive Officer at Saguenay Port Authority.
“Konecranes’ industry-leading electric drive concept played a decisive role in securing this agreement,” commented Andreas Moeller, Senior Sales Manager, Konecranes Port Solutions.
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