Konecranes RTGs for West Africa
Konecranes has secured a repeat order for thirteen Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes from the Bolloré Group.
During the second half of 2016, the cranes will be delivered to the Bolloré container terminals operating in Cotonou, Benin, and Lomé, Togo. Five RTGs will be delivered to Cotonou and eight will be delivered to Lomé.
“Our excellent cooperation with Bolloré continues. We have 69 RTGs either delivered or under production, to container terminals operated by Bolloré Group in West Africa and with this new order the total will reach 82,” said Antoine Bosquet, sales director, Konecranes Port Cranes.
The thirteen RTG cranes will be equipped with Konecranes’ smarter cabin offering improved ergonomics, visibility and safety. They will also be kitted out with advanced Konecranes technology such as Autosteering, which keeps the crane on a pre-programmed, straight driving path, and Variable Speed Engine and Diesel Fuel Saver technology.
The RTG container positioning systems will be connected to the ports’ Terminal Operating Systems offering correct, real-time container positioning and an accurate inventory.
Taken together, these features help to improve operating safety and increase productivity.
They will also be equipped with TRUCONNECT remote access technology, enabling remote diagnostics for maintenance purposes. The hydraulics-free, 16-wheel RTGs have a lifting capacity of 40 tonnes stacking 1-over-5 containers high and 7 plus truck lane wide.
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