CMA terminals Fortaleza invests in Konecranes mobiles

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CMA TERMINALS Fortaleza has confirmed delivery of two new mobile harbour cranes to support its terminal operations located in northeastern Brazil.

CMA Terminals Fortaleza has received two new Generation 6 mobile harbour cranes from Konecranes and sates the increased productivity they offer aligns with the terminals commercial goals

The two new units are Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald ESP.8 Mobile Harbour Cranes with a working radius of 54m and a capacity of up to 150 tonnes for vessels up to post-Panamax class. The operator has stated that the cranes are primarily expected to be used for container handling but remain flexible enough to also undertake movements of project and general cargo, as needed.

Konecranes confirms that a strong lifting capacity curve improves performance and a high classification doubles service life in container handling. The cranes use the innovative Konecranes hybrid drive, which consists of a modern eco-efficient diesel engine paired with ultracapacitors that can recharge using energy recovered from lowering and braking motions. This gives the power needed for peak performance, while saving fuel on lighter loads.

This order is part of Ecolifting™, Konecranes’ continuous work to decrease the carbon footprints of its customers, which means utilising eco-optimising diesel drives, hybridisation and greater use of fully-electrified fleets of equipment.

Sergio Lima, CEO of CMA Terminals do Brazil, notes: “Highly efficient operations promote commercial development and increased revenues, strengthening the local economic and social infrastructure. Konecranes was able to offer us impressive technology that is sure to provide us with the fast and precise container handling we need to improve our productivity. We’re looking forward to seeing just how quickly the cranes can make a difference.”

The introduction of these new units form part of the first stage of a port expansion project by Marseille, France-headquartered CMA CGM Group that will see the Port of Fortaleza develop as a regional transport hub.