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Liebherr Maritime Cranes will supply the Florida seaport with a brand-new mobile harbour crane in December 2023, featuring a few tweaks relative to the one delivered in 2019. The latest addition will have a lifting capacity of 154t and a jib length of 61 metres (three more than Canaveral’s first LHM 600). Its 20-container reach will accommodate boxes stacked nine-high on the deck. The updated LHM 600 will have a redesigned cab, including a coupling of joystick and armrest to help make crane control more precise & safer as well as increase operator comfort. In addition, the manufacturer will put in place a revised air-conditioning concept to account for Florida’s hot & humid climate that can cause window fogging. “The second LHM 600 purchased by Port Canaveral is built for the future. It boasts a contemporary exterior design and is more digitally advanced and efficient. Assistance and partial automation systems are made possible by a sophisticated crane control system, evolved sensor integration, and digital information transfer,” Liebherr highlighted in a press release. Captain John Murray, CEO of Port Canaveral, commented, “We’re pleased to add this major acquisition to our port to better meet the demands of an expanding portfolio of diverse cargo. We’re projecting the pace of growth in cargo handling to be very significant over the coming year. This crane will provide greater lift capability that will also meet the needs of the developing commercial space enterprise in our region [the port’s first LHM 600 lifted a record number of boosters for space projects in the fiscal year of 2020].”

Ventplac and HHLA TK Estonia’s new Mantsinens

First, the dry bulk & break-bulk terminal operating in the Latvian Port of Ventspils has taken hold of a Mantsinen 120 mobile harbour crane. The machinery offers 92 feet of outreach and a capacity to handle up to 800t/hr (Ventplac’s leading trade is forest products such as roundwood and different grades of woodchips and pellets, as well as loose bulk goods like aggregate). Next, HHLA TK Estonia’s new gear of the 120 DER model is equipped with a diesel engine as well as electric motors. The machinery can handle up to 620t/hr of bulk goods. HHLA TK Estonia says it procures certified renewable electricity only, underlining that its new Mantsinen 120 DER is emission-free while in electric mode. “The equipment proved its high quality and operational reliability at the first use. Two ships were already serviced and loaded with 30,000 tonnes of Estonian grain and pellets each,” Riia Sillave, HHLA TK Estonia’s CEO, highlighted. She furthered, “Our new crane serves our customers faster, and with plugging it onto the shore power grid, it is the next step in our sustainability path.”

Photo: Liebherr Maritime Cranes Photo: HHLA TK ESTONIA

Molslinjen on the go: buys another line and battery systems

EQT Infrastructure, the Stockholm-based owner of the Danish ferry line since 2021, has entered into a definitive takeover agreement with Igneo Infrastructure Partners, who own ForSea. The transaction is subject to the approval of the Swedish and Danish competition authorities and is expected to close in early 2023. The parties have agreed not to disclose the sale price. ForSea operates on the Helsingør-Helsingborg service with five ferries (including two already and one soon-to-be electric), carrying about 6.0m passengers, 1.0m of their cars, and 450k trucks per year. “We are incredibly proud of what ForSea has become and achieved under our eight-year ownership. A global sector leader within decarbonisation, a strong and resilient business able to withstand pandemics, and a modern and reliable infrastructure operator. ForSea has a great future ahead of it,” Hamish Lea-Wilson, Partner at Igneo Infrastructure Partners, commented. Meanwhile, Molslinjen has chosen the Swedish Echandia to supply its two fully electric ferries, scheduled to enter into service in 2024, with almost 7.0MWh of battery power. “The total cost of ownership, combined with the products’ high level of safety and low weight were key factors in selecting Echandia as a battery supplier. In addition, choosing a system with a longer lifetime makes perfect sense from a sustainability perspective,” Ole Berg-Hansen, Molslinjen’s Chief Engineer, highlighted. The 116.8 m long ferries will offer room for 600 passengers and space for 188 cars. Their 3.1MWh and 3.8MWh battery systems will be charged in 20-25 minutes, respectively, with green energy. Additionally, the two will be autonomous sailing-ready, including automatic docking and charging at the quay. OSK-ShipTech has designed the newbuildings, with Cemre Shipyard putting them together. The new ferries will serve Molslinjen’s brands’ routes: Samsølinjen’s Kalundborg-Ballen and Alslinjen’s Bøjden-Fynshav.

GMP buys another batch of Kalmar machinery

The Finnish manufacturer will supply Générale de Manutention Portuaire (GMP) from the Port of Le Havre with 12 hybrid straddle carriers. The cargo handling equipment is scheduled for delivery by the end of Q3 2023, increasing GMP’s Kalmar fleet to over 50, of which 24 are hybrid straddle carriers. The order also includes a preventive maintenance contract. “Kalmar has been a trusted partner of ours for decades already, and their proven technology and commitment to developing eco-efficient solutions are a perfect fit to our sustainability targets. The hybrid straddle carrier solution will support our terminals in achieving their environmental goals while also boosting the efficiency of container moves at the same time,” Louis Jonquière, CEO of GMP Le Havre, commented. Mikko Mononen, VP of Sales, Kalmar, also said, “We are delighted to further strengthen our already excellent relationship with GMP and continue our shared journey on the road towards a more sustainable future for cargo handling operations. We are investing continuously in R&D efforts to develop more eco-efficient solutions, and we are pleased to see that our customers share the same priorities. We are also very proud that with this order, we have sold over 500 Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers globally since their introduction to the market in 2013.”

Konecranes to supply London Gateway Terminal with ASCs

The Finnish manufacturer will deliver 18 automated stacking cranes (ASCs), the first eight by Q3 2023 and the remaining ones in H1 2024. The new machinery will join London Gateway Terminal’s fleet of 60 non-Konecranes ASCs. The integration will involve replacing the existing remote operating stations and installing a new fleet management system with performance monitoring tools. “The new fleet of Konecranes ASCs will be equipped with Konecranes’ in-house automation technology across the board. This will include automated handling of road trucks. This is based on Konecranes’ routine calibration-free solution, which enables steady hit rates over time, reducing the number of exceptions that the remote operator must handle,” Mattias Karlsson, Konecranes’ Sales Director of Port Solutions, said. He added, “The new fleet management system will be implemented for both the non-Konecranes and the Konecranes ASCs, harmonising remote operation across the ASC fleet.”

Advertisement SCHWENK Sverige, the Swedish company of the German SCHWENK Building Materials Group, has signed a 25-year lease agreement with the Port of Gävle. Following the deal, SCHWENK Sverige will set up a 90kt/year capacity terminal on Quay 1. Construction works should start in Q1 2023, with the first cement shipment arriving by year-end.

Färjerederiet’s biggest investment ever – inked

The Swedish Transport Administration’s ferry company has commissioned the Holland Shipyards Group to construct four hybrid ships. The 86 by 14.2 m domestic traffic ferries, which will serve Stockholm’s archipelago, will be delivered starting from summer 2024 one piece a year. The newbuilds, usually running on electricity, will also feature backup HVO diesel engines. The entire investment (totalling SEK1.0b) will also cover eight automooring Photo: Swedish Transport Administration installations, four charging stations, a simulation centre likewise one for operating the vessels remotely. The ferries will perform certain operations automatically (autonomy level 2), such as mooring and hoisting/lowering their ramps for vehicle load- and unloading. The charging will take around four minutes. The ordered ferries will help realise Färjerederiet’s Vision 45, in which the company’s fleet becomes climate-neutral by 2045.

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