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Tarros orders Gottwald crane for La Spezia
Terminal del Golfo, part of integrated shipping, port and logistic services company Tarros Group, has ordered a Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour crane, in the ESP.8 variant, for delivery to its hub in La Spezia in Q1 2023
The new crane, will be equipped with an external power supply. For unplugged operations, it is equipped with a hybrid drive, comprising a Stage V diesel genset paired with ultracapacitors, which are replenished by lowering and braking energy.
“We are excited to utilize the latest eco-efficient mobile harbour crane technology to support our terminal enlargement project in La Spezia,” said Andrea Natale, Terminal Manager at TDG. “We were convinced by the combination of productivity, flexibility and eco-efficiency that the Generation 6 offers.”
The crane is TDG’s first Generation 6 MHC, The decision to purchase one was supported by Konecranes’ MHC Product Advisor, a virtual tool that helps operators find the right mobile harbour crane. The crane will have smart features such as automatic lubrication to reduce maintenance work, an emergency ladder on the tower wall for added safety, and digital services that streamline operation in line with Italy’s National Industry 4.0 Plan, a state strategy that encourages industrial innovation.
“This order underlines the strengths of the Generation 6 crane, with its high productivity, reliability and eco-efficiency, and we are proud to support TDG in their terminal expansion,” said Gino Gherri, Regional Sales Manager, Port Solutions, Konecranes.
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