The Finnish manufacturer will deliver the all-electric, busbars-powered, automated rubber-tired gantry cranes (ARTGs) in three phases, with the delivery of the first six machines expected in Q2 2023.

By Q4 2025, all 17 ARTGs will be handed over.

In addition, Konecranes will integrate the existing ARTG fleet of Felixstowe with its machinery through remote operating stations (ROS) and the company's Crane Task Management System.

Konecranes' Crane Adapter Module will adapt the controls to the ROS and give the work orders to the existing cranes.

A single operator at the ROS will remotely handle up to five ARTGs simultaneously across the yard.

The Konecranes' 'street bogie' solution will enable fully automated, obstacle-free gantry travel.

The producer's TRUCONNECT remote monitoring is also included in the buy, providing remote crane diagnostics.

Photo: Port of Felixstowe/Hutchison Ports