Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6 MHC operational in Duferco Terminal Mediterraneo
(Posted on 13/02/25)
Italian steel-logistics giant Duferco Terminal Mediterraneo S.p.A. (DTM) has started using a 125-tonne Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6 Mobile Harbour Crane at its Giammoro terminal in Sicily. The crane was delivered in mid-October 2024 and fully commissioned by 15 November.
Duferco Terminal Mediterraneo S.p.A. (DTM) is a subsidiary of Duferco Group, an Italian steel production, renewable energy and logistics conglomerate. The group is investing EUR 95 million to expand and electrify the Giammoro terminal as it aims to transform the entire area – including an adjacent steel plant – into a low-emission industrial hub for sustainable logistics and production.
“This is a significant step forward in efficiently developing our Giammoro operations. The ESP.6 crane enables us to deliver on our productivity goals, while also enhancing environmental sustainability. DTM aims to set a benchmark for sustainable logistics operations that support Italy’s industrial growth,” says Maurizio Miduri, Terminal Director, Duferco Terminal Mediterraneo.
The Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6 mobile harbour crane will be located on a newly developed pier connecting directly to an industrial area where part of the commercial traffic will be moved from the urban port. The logistics operator already uses Konecranes lift trucks at the terminal, but this is the first order for a mobile harbour crane from Konecranes.
DTM ordered the crane equipped with an onboard hybrid drive. It combines a fueloptimized diesel engine with ultracapacitators that can be recharged by energy recovered from lowering and braking motions. This provides the power needed for peak performance, while fuel is saved when handling lighter loads.
The crane is also prepared for an external power supply, which allows DTM to switch easily when the electrification of the pier is complete. Electrification further increases ecoefficiency by reducing tailpipe emissions. Noise emissions are reduced too.
In successfully delivering and commissioning the crane by the agreed deadline of November 15, Konecranes ensured that DTM met the timeframe to qualify for benefits under legislation for Italy’s Special Economic Zones (Zone Economiche Speciali, ZES).
“Our team did a great job to meet the ZES timeline, demonstrating Konecranes’ commitment to meeting special customer needs. Duferco is a very important logistics player in Italy and shares our focus on enabling sustainable operations with eco-efficient lifting equipment,” says Tommaso Chindemi, Konecranes Regional Sales Manager for Italy.
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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