CMA CGM Kaohsiung Terminal Co. Limited has ordered five hybrid Konecranes Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes for its container handling operations at the main port in Taiwan.
The cranes will be delivered in mid-2025.
The Konecranes hybrid RTGs utilise a battery for all operations and capture braking energy back to the battery, extending the pure electric operation time. A small diesel genset is used to charge the battery.
This combination of diesel and electric power aims to reduce fuel consumption and emissions for cleaner and more economical operation. Each machine is fitted with an ergonomic cabin and four Smart Features that raise efficiency and reduce operator fatigue.
Amongst its features, Auto-Steering creates virtual rails for the RTG to help the operator keep the crane on a straight drive path. Auto-Positioning places the spreader over the correct container slot.
Stack Collision Prevention monitors the container stack with laser scanners whenever the trolley is in motion, slowing down the trolley when the spreader or container approaches a container target slot.
Finally, Auto-TOS Reporting counts each crane’s moves, maps the position of every container and interfaces directly with the TOS.
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“CMA CGM uses Konecranes container handling equipment all over the world,” said Jerry Fann, Sales Director, Port Solutions, Konecranes.
“This new order will ensure a long and productive future for their container handling operations in Taiwan, and it underlines the strength of our relationship and their confidence in our technology. Our modern container handing technology continues to generate interest wherever it is implemented.”
