The Noell NSC 644E diesel-electric straddle carriers have a four-high container stacking capacity with Konecranes’s Noell single-lift spreaders. The machines, which feature a new engine design, replace older systems to provide faster and more reliable container loading and unloading, as well as improving environmental efficiency.
The straddle carriers, which work alongside two Konecranes rail mounted gantry cranes at BIFT, are fitted with a Konecranes Noell spreader system, designed to enhance reliability and to lower running costs over the lifespan of the machines. The spreaders feature an automatic soft landing feature for smooth and safe container stacking and positioning.
Remote service support from Konecranes is included, and the deal includes an option for two additional straddle carriers if operations continue to expand.
Neil Griffiths, sales and service director (UK) at Konecranes, said: “The new engine design reduces emissions and improves efficiency and productivity in the yard. And the remote service support allows us to monitor the machines in realtime and make remote assessmentswhen required.”
Stuart Wardlaw, fleet director of Maritime, said, “We are committed toinvesting in our infrastructure to ensure we can deliver the best possible service to our customers, however unique their requirements are, and we look forward to taking advantage of the benefits these two new machines will bring to our day-to-day operations at BIFT.
“Maritime acquired BIFT in 2014, and has grown the terminal’s operation from one daily service to five. Turnaround times for the rail hub are some of the best in the industry, and the new straddle carriers, now in operation, are a testament to the investment we continue to make in rail, proving our commitment to providing unrivalled services to our customers.”
