The diesel-electric, two-rope MHCs will handle mainly containers and palletised fruit at the port’s new multipurpose refrigerated cargo terminal, which is scheduled to open in Q1 2019. The cranes will operate with hybrid drive technology, to maximise fuel economy, reduce exhaust emissions, and help the port create a quieter operating environment.

Dave Herrod, the port’s DWDR programme director, said: “The new multipurpose cargo terminal and the ongoing transformation of the Western Docks are perfectly placed to take European logistics to the next level, and give businesses a competitive edge. We have opted, once more, for versatile cranes, to help us meet the future demands of the business, and deliver a rapid turnaround for a new generation of Port of Dover customers.” The terminal will be served by completely new marine and land infrastructure including two deepwater cargo berths.

Sam Stewart, general manager at Port of Dover Cargo Ltd, said: “The completion of the contract for the supply of the cranes is another step forward in the delivery of enhanced cargo facilities to meet future demand for services, and to strengthen our position as the ultimate strategic location with fast, dedicated and direct access to the wider UK and Europe.” 

Separately, Konecranes Gottwald has an order for a Model 2 obile harbour crane from Nigerian company First Index Project and Services Ltd, to handle containers and general cargo in Baro, the northernmost port in Nigeria. First Index is a public-sector supplier, and purchased the crane on behalf of the National Inland Waterways Authority.

The crane’s main components, pretested in the factory, will be shipped to Lagos, and then transported by land to Baro, situated 650 km inland on the River Niger. The Model 2 MHC is part of an investment in sustainable port infrastructure in Baro. In its two-rope configuration, maximum lifting capacity is 80t, and outreach is up to 40m. 

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