Konecranes launches hybrid drive reach stacker

OEMs continue to make progress with battery-powered machines and alternative fuels as more ports in the US line up for government incentives for low and zero emissions equipment.

Kalmar will supply four Eco reachstackers to Groupe Combronde, with deliveries in Q1 2025 and Q1 2026 for the Prestalog intermodal terminal near Lyon.

Automation, central to ongoing discussions between the ILA and USMX, is viewed by Konecranes’ CEO as the way forward for port equipment.

APM Terminals Maasvlakte II has revealed a massive order for up to 71 Konecranes AGVs to support its capacity expansion project at the Port of Rotterdam.

Konecranes reported a net profit increase of over 40% year-on-year for both the third quarter and year-to-date figures, driven by strong performance in its service and port solutions segments.

Global terminal operators do not believe Chinese-made cranes represent a cybersecurity risk; ZPMC still dominates the market, but not to the extent it did previously.