Konecranes wins largest Apac MHC order

PT BJTI, a Java-based port operator, will add eight more cranes to its existing fleet of eight Konecranes Gottwald machines.

For eco-efficiency in their operations, the new cranes will come with an external power supply to hook up to the terminal’s mains, aiding PT BJTI’s long-term sustainability approach.

Of the eight new cranes, four will be Model 5 two-rope cranes with a maximum lifting capacity of 125t and a maximum outreach of 51m. The others will be Model 4 two-rope cranes with a maximum lifting capacity of 100t and a maximum outreach of 46m.

Commenting on the new order, Putut Sri Muljanto, managing director at PT BJTI, said: “Our terminal in Surabaya is an important hub for inner-Indonesian logistics. So far, we have mainly handled containers with the help of our existing eight Konecranes Gottwald Model 4 cranes.

“With the new machines, we will extend our handling capacity significantly, and especially the Model 5 cranes will enable us to serve larger container vessels and load and unload a wide range of heavy project and general cargo.

“We also intend to develop our bulk handling activities and therefore plan to use the new machines in bulk handling with motor grab.”

Giuseppe Di Lisa, sales and marketing director for mobile harbour cranes at Konecranes, said: “The new cranes will use power from the terminal’s own supply, which will help PT BJTI to increase the productivity of its operations and to considerably reduce exhaust gas and noise emissions in the terminal.”