Greek industrial gateway powers growth with electric Konecranes Gottwald MHC
(Posted on 14/09/25)
As part of a plan to double its capacity while controlling emissions, Port of Thisvi operator DIA.VI.PE.THI.V. S.A. has invested in a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 Mobile Harbor Crane equipped with an external power supply. The order was booked in Q2 2025, with delivery and commissioning scheduled for Q1 2026.
The Thisvi Industrial Area is a major hub for Greece’s steel and aluminum manufacturing. Bulk raw materials arrive at the dedicated Port of Thisvi for processing, then finished heavy cargo products – mainly coated steel pipes – are shipped to markets across Europe, the Caspian region and the Middle East & Africa.
To boost capacity for handling this mix of bulk, heavy and general cargo, the new Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 Mobile Harbor Crane will join two earlier-generation Gottwald cranes in operation at the port.
Designed for motor grab usage and equipped with a 20 kV external electricity supply, the Generation 6 crane delivers its 51-meter working radius and 125-ton lifting capacity with zero local exhaust emissions when connected to the grid. This also reduces noise in and around the port, while minimizing the vibrations that can cause wear over time.
“Our cargo mix and the port’s characteristics demand mobile harbour cranes that are extremely versatile and reliable. We’ve seen how this equipment from Konecranes consistently provides the muscle we need in our daily operations. Adding the new electrified crane supports our goals of both doubling capacity and achieving greater eco-efficiency,” says Tasos Kaipis, Procurement & Logistics Manager, DIA.VI.PE.THI.V. S.A.
The order also includes TRUCONNECT remote monitoring, providing the port operator with real-time data on the new crane’s operating patterns and overall condition. This helps in planning maintenance windows and reducing downtime, so the equipment can deliver consistently high performance over its long lifetime.
“The move to electrification is accelerating worldwide. By choosing a Generation 6 crane, Thisvi is boosting its capacity with equipment that’s quieter, cleaner and built for the long haul,” says Alexandros Stogianidis, Regional Sales Manager, Konecranes Port Solutions.
This contract is part of?Ecolifting, Konecranes’ vision to increase its handprint – meaning the beneficial environmental impact that can be achieved with our product and service portfolio – while reducing customers’ carbon footprints. From eco-optimizing diesel drives, to hybridization and fully-electrified fleets, we will continue to do more with less.
A strong focus on customers and commitment to business growth and continuous improvement make Konecranes a material handling industry leader. This is underpinned by investments in digitalization and technology, plus our work to make material flows more efficient with solutions that decarbonize the economy and advance circularity and safety.
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