The new cranes will be delivered in 2009 and each will be installed onboard two 55.000 DWT vessels. Each of these vessels will be equipped with two Konecranes-Munckloaders, that will be used for handling forestry products like pulp, rolled paper and other unitised cargo like containers and steel products.

Konecranes spokesman Fredrik Wicklund said the increased capacity will enable the loading and discharging of the cargo with a minimum of handling time, ensuring safe stowage and minimum delays.