Kingston Wharves Ltd. (KWL), a terminal operator at the Port of Kingston in Jamaica, has ordered an eco-efficient Konecranes Gottwald Model 8 Mobile Harbor Crane to increase its capacity and efficiency in container handling in order to serve Super-post Panamax vessels.
As an increasing number of containers is moving through the Port of Kingston, the need for the port’s equipment update was raised.
“Regional trade is expanding, so this order is part of a comprehensive strategic upgrade to our equipment and facilities,” said Mark F. Williams, CEO of KWL.
KWL is expected to receive the new machine in December 2021 to add it to its existing fleet of mobile harbor cranes at its terminal in Kingston, which includes four Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbor cranes.
The new crane is a Konecranes Gottwald Model 8 Mobile Harbor Crane in the G HMK 8510 variant. With a maximum radius of 61 metres, it can service container vessels up to super-post-Panamax class, according to Konecranes.
Additionally, crane features combined with a maximum lifting capacity of 125 tonnes make it flexible enough to handle general and heavy project cargo as well, according to a statement, while the crane will be delivered along with a complete set of spare parts so that maintenance tasks are quick and minimise downtime.
