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Konecranes, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Hyvinkää, Finland, is a world-leading group specializing in material handling solutions and lifting equipment. The company's extensive product portfolio includes overhead cranes, hoists, port cranes, container handling equipment, and automated warehouse systems, serving industries such as manufacturing, shipyards, ports, and terminals. Konecranes emphasizes innovation, safety, and sustainability, integrating advanced technologies like automation and remote monitoring into their products. With a global presence in over 50 countries, Konecranes delivers reliable and efficient lifting solutions to clients worldwide.
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Konecranes wins new reach stacker order from leading logistics firm in India

In January 2021, GatewayRail Freight Limited (GatewayRail) ordered six additional Konecranes reach stackers to replace old models and expand their operations in northern and western India. Delivery took place in March, when the new machines joined a large fleet of Konecranes lift trucks already operating at the GatewayRail facilities.

Konecranes achieved Leadership rating in CDP climate change performance ranking

Konecranes has received recognition for its ambitious climate work, receiving an A- rating in the CDP's climate program and a Leadership ranking (A or A-). The measurement is based on the company's 2019 disclosure about its actions in the last reporting year to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and develop the low-carbon economy.

Konecranes wins Automation Service Contract in Indonesia

Konecranes has secured a key contract in the delivery of Automated Port Equipment services. The Kuala Tanjung Multipurpose Terminal (KTMT) recently signed a 12-month automation services contract with Konecranes Indonesia.

Konecranes receives order from Louisiana for two portal harbor cranes

In the second quarter of 2020, Port of South Louisiana ordered two Konecranes Gottwald Model 6 Portal Harbor Cranes for its public facility, Globalplex Intermodal Terminal (Globalplex). With commissioning planned for September 2021, the cranes will increase capacity for bulk materials and add flexibility for future handling of containers and project cargo.

KONECRANES GOLIATH STRIDES TO FRANCE

KONECRANES AND CHANTIERS DE L’ATLANTIQUE, A SHIPYARD IN ST. NAZAIRE, FRANCE, HAVE SIGNED A CONTRACT FOR THE DELIVERY OF A KONECRANES GOLIATH GANTRY CRANE. IT WILL HANDLE LARGE SHIP BLOCKS AND PANELS OVER THE DRY DOCK, PLAYING A LEADING ROLE IN SHIP ASSEMBLY AT THIS STORIED SHIPYARD. THE ORDER WAS BOOKED IN Q4 2019.

Konecranes Automated RTGs to three European container terminals

Konecranes has signed contracts with Yilport for the delivery of Automated RTG systems to three of Yilport’s European container terminals, two in Portugal and one in Sweden. Automated RTG operation is coming of age in Europe, driven by Konecranes. The order was booked in December 2019.

Konecranes wins order in Rotterdam for mobile harbor crane Powered by Ecolifting

In the last quarter of 2019, Rhenus Logistics B.V. (Rhenus) ordered an eco-efficient Konecranes Gottwald Model 6 Mobile Harbor Crane for their operations at the Rhenus Deep Sea Terminal, Maasvlakte in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. With commissioning planned for May and handover by June 2020, the crane will handle general, heavylift & project cargo and expand the terminal’s container handling capacity. Equipped with an external power supply, it brings Konecranes’ Powered by Ecolifting to a new market.

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