Konecranes has received an order for 10 rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes from Malta Freeport Terminals Ltd. Delivery will be between December 2007 and April 2008. This is a repeat order, as Konecranes previously supplied equipment to Malta Freeport Terminals in 2006. The companies have agreed on a further option for an additional 10 RTG units.
Malta Freeport Terminals, which is owned by CMA CGM, is "the third largest shipping company in the world," according to Konecranes. Old RTG units will be replaced with "more productive and reliable cranes to speed up operation and reduce downtime," it added. The eight-wheel RTGs have a lifting capacity of 50t and also have twin-lift capabilities.
Malta Freeport Terminals, which is owned by CMA CGM, is "the third largest shipping company in the world," according to Konecranes. Old RTG units will be replaced with "more productive and reliable cranes to speed up operation and reduce downtime," it added. The eight-wheel RTGs have a lifting capacity of 50t and also have twin-lift capabilities.