Smart green cranes for Port Houston

In addition, Konecranes Port Services will retrofit eight existing Konecranes RTGs currently operating at the port which will be completed before the end of 2025.

“The trust we’ve built with Konecranes played an important role in our decision to make these investments,” said Nathan Fabian, director, port cranes at Port Houston.

“We work in partnership with the skilled labor who work at our container terminals to determine the best equipment for the operations at Port Houston and Konecranes RTGs keep our operations running safely and smoothly.”

Efficient handling

Located on the U.S. Gulf Coast, Port Houston has long counted on Konecranes RTGs to handle its high-volume traffic. With these new orders, the port will be operating a fleet of 163 Konecranes RTGs in total – including 73 hybrid models.

The 16 new hybrid Konecranes RTGs, designed for 1-over-6 stacking capacity, will be equipped with advanced Koneccranes Smart Features including Auto-steering, Stack Collision Prevention and Truck Lift Prevention. Their hybrid power units enable the port to reduce emissions and save on fuel costs.

The eight retrofits will add these same smart features, as well as Gantry Collision Prevention, Auto-Steering and new E-Chains. Carried out by Konecranes Port Services, the retrofits will extend the lifetime of an important part of the port authority’s existing Konecranes RTG fleet and align them with the latest technology, environmental and safety standards.

By investing in Konecranes’ hybrid power technology and modernising part of its existing container handling equipment, Port Houston is preparing for long-term growth, plus reducing its carbon footprint.

This contract is part of the Ecolifting programme, Konecranes’ vision to reduce its csustomers carbon footprint by eco-optimising diesel drives, hybridisation and embracing fully-electrification.