Its software has been part of Konecranes’ product offering in recent years and today Konecranes has over 100 Savcor One solutions installed in its fleet.
“Sales have increased and in order to further develop and integrate the automation technology into Konecranes equipment, it has now become essential to have the automation knowhow in-house,” a press release said.
Savcor One container handling software improves the efficiency of terminal operators through maximizing equipment performance in harbours. The software ensures that the container yard inventory is “100% accurate, by monitoring and measuring the productivity and efficiency of activities,” according to Konecraes. It also tells where to locate or pick up a container, so it eliminates lost containers and the high related costs. Additionally, the software offers a step-by-step concept for automating the yard, as it can auto-steer vehicles in the port.
“This technology is the link between the different port vehicles such as RTGs, straddle carriers and lift trucks,” said Jarmo Juntunen, director, ports at Konecranes. He added: “This acquisition enables Konecranes to offer complete solutions to its customers. It also gives access to the modernisation market both on Konecranes’ own equipment and for other makes in the yard. In addition, Konecranes will be able to offer DGPS-based automation systems for the existing equipment of customers and therefore generate new business.”
