Naples cargo operator invests in energy-efficient Konecranes Gottwald MHC
(Posted on 01/05/25)
Magazzini Generali Silos Frigoriferi (MGSF), part of the Klingenberg Group, has ordered a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6 Mobile Harbor Crane to support its operational and environmental goals at the Port of Naples. The deal was booked in Q1 2025, with delivery and commissioning scheduled for Q4 2025.
MGSF will use the mobile harbour crane to handle a wide variety of project cargo, including large bags, paper pulp, coils and steel products. Konecranes has provided the necessary load curves for MGSF’s existing attachments, allowing the operator to easily bring the new crane into use and realize the full potential of each lifting or grab device.
The crane comes equipped with a diesel-electric hybrid drive, supported by an ultracapacitor that can recover and reuse up to 125 kW of energy. A built-in interface for an external power supply is also included, enabling full electrification when MGSF has the necessary harbor mains infrastructure.
“Quality and reliability are paramount for us, so Konecranes is the natural choice. We’ve had very positive experiences with the technology and support provided by the company for our two existing cranes. Now this third crane will help us take a significant step forward in operational efficiency and meeting our environmental goals,” says Erik Klingenberg, Managing Director of the Klingenberg Group.
The mobile harbor crane is also equipped with Konecranes TRUCONNECT for remote monitoring, so MGSF can collect and view usage data through the your KONECRANES customer portal. Here the operator gets a full overview on the fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and handling performance of its entire Konecranes fleet.
“MGSF benefits from strong synergies across its Konecranes equipment, while the lower fuel consumption of the hybrid drive is aligned with the latest Italian regulations. The deal once again confirms the industry’s trust in Konecranes technology and highlights our central role in enabling energy-efficient operations for ports of any size,” says Gino Gherri, Regional Sales Manager, Port Solutions, Konecranes.
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.
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