Seven new hybrid RTGs for Kaohsiung terminal

Commissioning of the new RTGs at the Port of Kaohsiung will begin in Q3 2024 with handover scheduled for a few months later.

Jerry Fann, regional sales director, Port Solutions, Konecranes said the company had a proven track record supplying CMA CGM container terminals. “This order confirms the trust they have in our technology and expertise as they extend their container handling capabilities,” he said.

“With their operations extending around the world, our cooperation with them continues to introduce our products into new countries.”

These seven new Konecranes Noell hybrid RTGs use a battery for normal operations, add diesel when more power is required and collect braking energy to top up the battery charge. This combination of diesel and electric power is said to significantly reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions.

The RTGs use GPS for the Auto-Steering smart feature whilst Auto-Positioning places the spreader over the right container slot. Stack Profiling remembers the layout of each container bay, working with Auto-Steering to make sure the crane is properly aligned with the bay, and limiting hoisting speed for pick-and-place operations.

Finally, the cranes use Auto-TOS reporting to count their own moves, map the position of every container and interface directly with the terminal operating system.