Gottwald for Canadian port

Dry bulk terminal operator Logistec Stevedoring, which is based at the Port of Montreal, in Québec, Canada, has extended its capabilities with the purchase of a Gottwald Model 7 Mobile Harbor Crane made by Finnish company Konecranes.

According to Konecranes, the new crane will help the port improve its technology and eco-efficiency in material handling.

The order was booked in June 2021and the crane will be delivered in October. It will be used to handle dry bulk cargo such as scrap metal.

The new crane is a Konecranes Gottwald Model 7 Mobile Harbor Crane in the G HMK 7608 B variant. It has a maximum radius of 54 m and a maximum lifting capacity of 150 tonnes, enabling it to service bulk vessels up to Capesize class.

The crane has an external power supply to use power from the harbour main for an eco-efficient operation. For working independently from this power source, the Model 7 uses its on-board diesel engine which fulfils the latest emission standard EPA Tier 4f.

“Our mission is to enable reliable and sustainable supply chains that’s why we chose an electric drive solution for its combination of flexibility and eco-efficiency,” said Rodney Corrigan, President of Logistec Stevedoring. “Konecranes gives us high performance, strength and durability, while offering opportunities for future growth and development.”