EQUIPMENT

Konecranes to supply Gottwald cranes to Dover

8 years ago

The UK’s Port of Dover has chosen Finnish company Konecranes to supply two of its Gottwald Model 5 Mobile Harbor Cranes for the port’s new cargo facilities as part of the single biggest investment it has ever undertaken: the Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) development.

The eco-efficient, diesel-electric cranes are mainly set to handle containers and palletised fruit at the port’s new multipurpose refrigerated cargo terminal Photo: Konecranes

In a release, Konecranes said that the selection was made in March this year and that the eco-efficient, diesel-electric cranes are mainly set to handle containers and palletised fruit at the port’s new multipurpose refrigerated cargo terminal, scheduled to open in Q1 of 2019.

According to Konecranes, the products, which are in the G HMK 5506 two-rope variant, provide a strong lifting profile with a maximum lifting capacity of 125 t and an outreach of up to 51 m.

They will run with hybrid drive technology to maximise fuel economy, lower exhaust emissions and help the Port of Dover create a quieter operating environment.

Konecranes said that DWDR represents the next evolution of the port, delivering long-term capacity for an important international gateway handling trade equivalent to around £122bn and representing up to 17% of UK trade in goods.

The multipurpose refrigerated cargo terminal will be served by new marine and land infrastructure, including two deepwater cargo berths, the lifting equipment firm said.

Commenting on the deal, Sam Stewart, general manager at Port of Dover Cargo Limited, which provides port services at the Port of Dover, said: “The completion of the contract for the supply of the cranes is another step forward in the delivery of the enhanced cargo facilities to meet future demand for services and to strengthen Port of Dover Cargo Limited’s position as the ultimate strategic location, with fast, dedicated and direct access to the wider UK and Europe.”