Koper buys Konecranes' RTGs

Photo: Konecranes

The Slovenian port has placed an order for five electric cable reel auto plug-in rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes from the Finnish manufacturer.

The new 40t of lifting capacity machinery, scheduled for delivery in summer 2019, will feature a number of eco-friendly and driver-assistance solutions, including regenerative power feedback to the local grid, LED lights, auto-steering, auto-terminal operating system reporting, auto-positioning, and stack collision prevention.

"Starting in 2004, Luka Koper acquired over 20 Konecranes RTGs over 15 years of strong collaboration that allowed us to build a trusting relationship. It was a good decision to choose Konecranes as our crane supplier. With each new RTG crane delivery, we received new crane functionality and the sales support is excellent. Koper's strategy is concentrated on the port, which will remain a multi-purpose port with a market position that we will strengthen steadily while reducing our environmental impact on our neighborhood. Our cooperation with Konecranes will help us to realize our vision: Luka Koper will become a leading port operator and global logistics solution provider for the countries of Central and Eastern Europe," Edvin Boskin, Technical Manager, the Port of Koper, said.

Antti Halonen, Sales Manager, Konecranes Port Solutions, added, "Luka Koper has been our customer for over fourteen years. I'm happy that our relationship with them continues to be strong. Koper has granted Konecranes its Investment Supplier of the Year award, for the second year in a row. It's an honor to receive this vote of confidence in our container handling equipment and how we support Luka Koper in its business."