APM Terminals Elizabeth Orders 34 E-RTGs from Konecranes
en.Wedoany.com Reported - APM Terminals Elizabeth has signed an equipment supply agreement with Konecranes to introduce 34 electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes (E-RTGs), with an option to purchase an additional 6 units. The equipment is part of a broader modernization plan for the Port of New York and New Jersey. The order will be booked in the second quarter of 2026, with delivery scheduled for completion by the end of 2028.
The new cranes will be powered entirely by onboard batteries. APM Terminals Elizabeth stated that the procurement aims to further enhance terminal electrification, strengthen yard operational capacity, operational reliability, and process efficiency, while building capacity readiness for future business growth at the facility.
Henrik Kristensen, Managing Director of APM Terminals Elizabeth, stated that the terminal's investment focuses on solutions that enable efficient container flow, ensure reliable day-to-day operations, and offer flexibility to meet future demands. He added that the new cranes will help create a safer working environment, provide skill development opportunities, and secure the capabilities needed to serve customers for years to come.
Mikko Lepistö, Senior Vice President at Konecranes, noted that the agreement reflects the evolution of this important gateway port and the more than 20-year partnership between the two companies. He mentioned that some of the first cranes Konecranes delivered are still in service at the terminal, and the company looks forward to safely and reliably beginning the next chapter of their collaboration.
These E-RTGs will be deployed across different areas of the terminal yard to support container handling operations based on electric crane technology. The order is also included in Konecranes' "Ecolifting" roadmap, which aims to drive the deployment of zero-exhaust-emission equipment and support the decarbonization of port operations, covering everything from renewable diesel drive systems to hybrid and fully electric solutions, as well as emerging technology pathways such as hydrogen.
Konecranes stated that its strategy drives decarbonization, circularity, and operational safety by integrating digital and technology investments and adopting solutions designed to improve material flow efficiency.
