GCT Global Container Terminals orders 10 RTGs

GCT Global Container Terminals has ordered 10 hybrid Konecranes

rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes for its GCT Deltaport terminal and one

battery-powered Konecranes RTG for its GCT Vanterm terminal.

The agreements were signed in Q1 2025, and the 11 cranes will be delivered

by Q3 2026.

The new orders expand GCT’s fleet of Konecranes RTGs to 43 units. The

terminal operator’s earlier RTGs are equipped with Konecranes’ Diesel Fuel Saver

system, bringing significant fuel consumption reductions.

Now GCT is taking another step towards its emission reduction goals, adding

10 hybrid Konecranes RTGs and placing Konecranes’ first order for a fully

battery-powered RTG.

The 10 hybrid Konecranes RTGs for GCT Deltaport will reportedly further

improve fuel efficiency at what is one of Canada’s busiest and largest container

terminals.

The battery-powered RTG for GCT Vanterm will come with a dedicated charging

container and automated charging interface, smoothly integrating with on-site

electricity infrastructure. The GCT Vanterm order is GCT’s pilot project for

zero-emission RTG operations, providing critical insights that will help GCT

make informed decisions on its net-zero pathway.

“GCT is a proud Konecranes customer, and the quality of their RTG product

and the support their people provide is second to none,” said Daniel Howell,

Chief Operating Officer, GCT Global Container Terminals.

“Our Global Commitment includes reaching 45 per cent absolute emission

reductions by 2030 to meet the Paris Agreement reduction targets and Net Zero

emissions by 2050.

“With these latest orders for our two container terminals in British

Columbia, we’re making big steps towards these goals.”

“Konecranes has been serving GCT for more than 10 years,” said Jeff

Podgorski, Vice President, Regional Sales Americas, Port Solutions,

Konecranes.

“During this time, we’ve witnessed the customer make steady strides towards

lower emissions while increasing its yard handling capacity. Delivering our

first fully battery-operated RTG is a significant milestone for both GCT and

Konecranes.”

Last week, Italy’s Salerno Container Terminal (SCT), part of the Gallozzi

Group, ordered a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.10 Mobile Harbor Crane with an external

power supply to support a port modernisation project.