Logistec operates 80 terminals in 54 ports across North America. The company handles all kinds of cargo, and its terminal at the Port of Manatee deals mostly with containers, pallets, steel and break-bulk.
“With the arrival of our two electric drive cranes from Konecranes, we will be serving our customers in an eco-friendly way. These new additions to our fleet of cargo handling equipment are well aligned with our focus on reducing our marine carbon footprint in support of our Green Marine initiatives. This is great news for our customers, our community and the environment in Port Manatee,” said Rodney Corrigan, president, Logistec USA.
“2021 marks 50 years of Konecranes presence in the Americas, and this order is a good illustration of the strength of our long-term partnerships in the region,” added Alan Garcia, sales manager, Port Solutions, Region Americas for Konecranes.
“The order also shows clearly that our Generation 6 cranes are living up to their potential in the market, offering high performance and reliability while lowering fuel costs and reducing emissions.”
The two Generation 6 cranes will be Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 Mobile Harbor Cranes, with a working radius of up to 51 m and a lifting capacity of 125 t.
These cranes are the natural successors of the two Generation 5 cranes already on-site. They feature a higher tower cab for a better view of the vessels in port and stronger lifting capacity curves for improved handling performance and a higher classification, which doubles their service life in container handling operations.
Their on-board drive follows the strict EPA Tier 4 final standards. It’s a smart hybrid drive combining a diesel engine with optimized fuel consumption and an ultracap.
