Record order for Konecranes

During the course of 2017 and through to the beginning of 2018, Java-based port operator PT Berlian Jasa Terminal Indonesia (PT BJTI) will add eight more cranes to its existing fleet of eight Konecranes Gottwald machines.

Putut Sri Muljanto, managing director, PT BJTI, said: “With the new machines, we will extend our handling capacity significantly. 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 & marketing director, Mobile Harbor Cranes, Konecranes, said: “We are proud that our technology, which provides the highest eco-efficiency and its associated benefits, has led to this record order.”

“The new cranes will use power from the terminal’s own supply, which will help PT BJTI to increase the productivity of its operations.”

Four of the cranes will be Model 5 two-rope cranes with a maximum lifting capacity of 125t and a maximum outreach of 51m. The other four will be Model 4 two-rope cranes with a maximum lifting capacity of 100t and a maximum outreach of 46m.

For particularly eco-efficient operation, the new cranes will be equipped with an external power supply to hook up to the terminal’s mains, which will considerably reduce exhaust gas and noise emissions at the terminal.

This will enable PT BJTI to take an important next step in its long-term sustainability approach.