Danish port orders Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane to improve performance, meet demand
Denmark’s Port of Kalundborg has ordered an eco-efficient Model 7 Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane to meet expected container and general cargo demand at its newly developed New West Port. The order, booked in Q1 2021, underscores Konecranes’ commitment to helping customers and industries grow and transform so they run more efficiently, sustainably and safely.
The port placed the order as it prepares to start operations in Spring 2021. The crane will be operated by APM Terminals in agreement with A.P. Moller (Maersk), which recently added Kalundborg to their locations. The crane joins an older Konecranes Gottwald Model 6 currently on site and will be delivered in May 2021.
“We’re preparing our new berths to start operations, and need a newer crane with more capacity and height. Our experience with Konecranes has been excellent, and we’re pleased they can provide this eco-efficient crane quickly so operations can start smoothly,” says Bent Rasmussen, Managing Director of the Port of Kalundborg.
“This crane will give Kalundborg’s clients the flexibility to handle a wider range of loads and the productivity and reliability needed to meet their deadlines. We look forward to a long-term partnership with the opportunity to provide more harbor lifting equipment as business continues to grow,” says Hans-Juergen Schneider, Regional Sales Manager for Konecranes Port Solutions.
A strong focus on customers and commitment to business growth and continuous improvement make Konecranes a lifting industry leader. This is underpinned by investments in digitalization and technology, plus our work to make material flows more efficient with solutions that decarbonize the economy and advance circularity and safety.
Further information:
Hans-Juergen Schneider, Regional Sales Manager, Mobile Harbor Cranes, Konecranes Port Solutions
Email: hans-juergen.schneider@konecranes.com or phone: +49 211 7102 3454
Further information for investors and analysts:
Kiira Fröberg, Investor Relations, Konecranes
Email: kiira.froberg@konecranes.com or phone: +358 20 427 2050
This press release is available at our website konecranes.com
Konecranes is a world-leading group of Lifting Businesses™, serving a broad range of customers, including manufacturing and process industries, shipyards, ports and terminals. Konecranes provides productivity enhancing lifting solutions as well as services for lifting equipment of all makes. In 2020, Group sales totaled EUR 3.2 billion. The Group has around 16,900 employees in 50 countries. Konecranes shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki (symbol: KCR).
