Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) in Gdynia, Poland, has secured an order for eight hybrid rubber-tired gantry cranes (RTGs) from Konecranes.
This contract, which was finalised in Q2 2025, marks the inclusion of Konecranes’ 3,000th RTG.
BCT Gdynia, owned by international terminal operator ICTSI, is a major container hub in the Baltic Sea region. This order marks the terminal’s first acquisition of Konecranes RTGs.
BCT technical director Maciej Maliszewski said: “We chose the Konecranes RTGs because they offer the best combination of performance and lower emissions.
“They met our requirements in terms of the technical solution, warranty, value for the investment and delivery time. This investment fits perfectly with our goal of improving handling capacity while reducing our environmental footprint.”
The ordered cranes will be equipped with Konecranes’ hybrid drive system. This technology combines advanced battery solutions with a compact diesel generator to achieve reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions compared to traditional diesel-powered RTGs.
The project received financial backing from the European Union’s NextGenerationEU initiative, specifically from section E2.1.3 “Intermodal projects” within Poland’s National Recovery Plan.
For enhanced operational efficiency and safety, the cranes will feature Konecranes’ Smart Features. These include Stack Collision Prevention, Auto-TOS Reporting, and Auto-Steering capabilities.
The manufacturing of these cranes is set to occur locally in Poland through Konecranes’ established production network, ensuring efficient delivery and support.
Konecranes Port Solutions RTGs director Heikki Kreku said: “More than 225 Konecranes hybrid RTGs are now in operation worldwide, with this latest order reflecting their growing popularity in Europe, too.
“The fact that our 3,000th RTG will be built in Poland for BCT makes this delivery a milestone. Our manufacturing network in Poland has been a fundamental part of our global success with RTGs.”
The order aligns with Konecranes’ Ecolifting vision, which aims to amplify the environmental advantages of its product and service offerings while assisting customers in reducing their carbon emissions.
Konecranes continues to evolve from optimising diesel drives to developing hybrid solutions and fully electrified fleets, focusing on achieving sustainable material handling operations with minimal resource usage.
In a separate development, Konecranes Hellas launched the S-series overhead cranes in Greece, which incorporate synthetic rope technology.
