Advanced RTGs

Konecranes has received an order for eight RTG (rubber tired gantry) cranes from the Port of Houston Authority (PHA) in Houston, TX.

This is the second Konecranes fuelsaving RTG delivery for PHA, which already has 49 Konecranes RTGs in its terminals. The cranes will be delivered in third quarter 2013.

"Konecranes' fuel-saving RTGs have been designed to take account of future environmental requirements," says Jussi Sarpio, general manager, RTG cranes at Konecranes. "The cranes are equipped with a variable-speed diesel alternator system, which reduces fuel consumption significantly by eliminating high-speed idling. It also reduces noise and emissions. The efficiency of the equipment is further increased by Konecranes' Active Load Control system."