Konecranes is set to supply eight hybrid Rubber-Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes for the Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, Spain.
Operaciones Portuarias Canarias (OPCSA), a Til terminal operator, has placed the order, and the cranes are slated for delivery in the second quarter of 2026.
The move represents an extension of OPCSA’s strategy to enhance eco-efficiency within its operations, following its acquisition of six similar cranes in 2022.
OPCSA project manager Javier Zurita Ramírez said: “We’re continuing our journey to modernise and decarbonise our terminal operations, with Konecranes as our trusted partner in that process due to their exceptional hybrid drive technology and established reliability.”
Konecranes designed the new RTGs with hybrid drives to reduce fuel consumption and emissions, contributing to safer and more sustainable container handling.
Additionally, they are equipped with Smart Features Truck Lift Prevention, Auto-Steering, fire suppression systems for electrical rooms, hybrid battery packs, and hybrid gensets.
The company said the contract aligns with its Ecolifting initiative, aimed at boosting the positive environmental impact while reducing carbon footprints.
Konecranes Port Solutions EMEA sales director Darryn Scheepers said: “When a customer makes a new order, it means our equipment is doing its job and the partnership is strong.
“We’ve listened closely to OPCSA over the years and delivered cranes that meet their evolving needs.
“This is a model we’re ready to replicate with other terminals aiming for the same balance of performance and sustainability.”
Recently, Konecranes announced its contract to supply its Gottwald ESP.7 mobile harbour crane to the Port of Thisvi in Greece.
Scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2026, the crane complements two existing Gottwald cranes, enhancing the port’s capacity to manage a variety of cargo.
The mobile harbour crane, designed for motor grab use, features a 51m reach and a lifting capacity of up to 125tons.
When connected to an external 20kV power supply, the crane operates without emitting exhaust gases, thereby reducing noise pollution and mechanical vibrations.
