GPA hits the accelerator on expansion

Gottwald ESP.6 mobile harbour crane has a working radius of up to 49 m and a maximum capacity of 125 t to serve container ships up to Panamax class.

The former Kocks Ardelt Kranbau GmbH was split into two companies, only the service business was sold to Konecranes.

Konecranes says that integration of digital services, like TRUCONNECT® Remote Monitoring and CheckApp, across all their port cranes and lift trucks is paired with ISO/IEC 27001 certification.

In recent years the annual net sales of the acquired business have totaled around EUR 10-12M, and the business has been profitable.

Ports on the east of the US face a triple challenge from the drought in Panama, the Suez Canal security issue, and the ILA’s determination to fight automation.

Port Houston welcomes 7 hybrid-electric rubber-tired gantry cranes intended for the Barbours Cut Container Terminal.