en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Port of Hartlepool officially received a brand-new Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6 mobile harbor crane on July 17, 2026. After assembly and testing in Antwerp, Belgium, the crane arrived at the port as a key component of the port's ongoing infrastructure investment plan.

Located in northeastern England, the Port of Hartlepool is a vital trade and energy gateway on the UK's east coast. With a lock-free channel directly to the North Sea, the port boasts significant operational diversity in bulk cargo, offshore renewable energy, project cargo, and specialized operations. The newly introduced Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6 crane weighs 390 tons, has a maximum lifting capacity of 125 tons, and a working radius of up to 49 meters. This equipment will work in synergy with the port's recently acquired Sennebogen 875M material handler, further enhancing the port's flexibility and handling capacity across multiple cargo types to meet evolving customer demands and support future business growth.

Konecranes, a globally renowned crane manufacturer headquartered in Finland, was founded in 1910. Its Gottwald series of mobile harbor cranes are known for their efficiency and flexibility, widely used in container, bulk, and project cargo handling operations at major ports worldwide. As a key logistics hub in northeastern England, the Port of Hartlepool hosts numerous industry-leading companies. The addition of this new equipment will further solidify its critical gateway role in regional trade, energy, and offshore activities.