Konecranes has received an order from GCT Global Container Terminals for 10 hybrid rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes to be deployed at its British Columbia terminals.
GCT also ordered one battery-powered RTG for its GCT Vanterm terminal.
The move is a part of the terminal operator’s strategy to reduce emissions and enhance sustainability at its GCT Deltaport and GCT Vanterm facilities.
The agreements, finalised in the first quarter of this year, will see the delivery of 11 cranes by the third quarter of 2026.
The new cranes would expand GCT’s fleet of Konecranes RTGs to 43 units.
Konecranes Americas port solutions regional sales vice president Jeff Podgorski said: “Konecranes has been serving GCT for more than 10 years.
“During this time, we’ve witnessed the customer make steady strides towards lower emissions while increasing its yard handling capacity.
“Delivering our first fully battery-operated RTG is a significant milestone for both GCT and Konecranes.”
The new hybrid cranes will further optimise fuel efficiency at GCT Deltaport, one of Canada’s largest container terminals.
The battery-powered RTG will feature a dedicated charging container and an automated charging interface, easily integrating with the existing electricity infrastructure.
Also, the initiative serves as GCT’s pilot project for zero-emission RTG operations, providing valuable insights for the company’s net-zero strategy.
Konecranes said the contract is part of its Ecolifting vision, which aims to enhance the environmental benefits of its products while reducing the carbon footprints of its customers.
GCT global container terminals COO Daniel Howell said: “GCT is a proud Konecranes customer, and the quality of their RTG product and the support their people provide is second to none.
“Our Global Commitment includes reaching 45% absolute emission reductions by 2030 to meet the Paris Agreement reduction targets and Net Zero emissions by 2050.
With these latest orders for our two container terminals in British Columbia, we’re making big steps towards these goals.”
Recently, Konecranes received an order from Portonave, a private container terminal in Brazil, for 14 fully electric RTGs.
The cranes, equipped with a dynamic charging busbar system, will operate with zero tailpipe emissions, supporting Portonave’s environmental, social, and governance objectives.
