The Port Houston, Texas, USA has ordered five hybrid RTGs from Konecranes for…

The Port Houston, Texas, USA has ordered five hybrid RTGs from Konecranes for its Barbours Cut Container Terminal. The order was booked in Q3 2023, with delivery slated for Q1 2025. This latest order continues the ports move towards greater use of hybrid container-handling equipment. It current has a fleet of 26 hybrid units, but by early 2025 the number will rise to 57 machines of this type of RTG, all of which use advanced Li-ion battery technology.