The Riga-based manufacturer will soon see two of its double jib level luffing cranes sail fully assembled out of the Port of Riga on board one of BigLift's vessels with the Mediterranean seaport in İsdemir as their final destination.
Four other cranes will later join the fully electric duo, each 55-metre-tall and 550-tonne-heavy, to be unloaded in the Black Sea Port of Ereğli.
"What we are seeing here today is yet more proof that Latvia is capable! Capable of creating and delivering truly ambitious projects that require expertise, high technical precision, and flawless quality, all while competing with the world's leading companies. It is gratifying that the Port of Riga is home to growing export-oriented companies whose products are competitive, high-value, and in demand worldwide. I wish the company every success in building on this achievement and continuing to develop by conquering new export markets," Viktors Valainis, Latvia's Minister of Economics, commented.
RIKON's Director of Economics, Alina Deimonta, also shared, "Our competitive edge lies in our ability to adapt to each client's specific needs and to manage the entire process from design to the finished product. Undoubtedly, we are delighted to launch this new export route to Türkiye; it is a great endorsement of our team's collective effort. We have set our strategic direction towards the West and are focused on this goal. Next year, we will execute a project in Germany, with design and production expected to take a year and a half to two years. Our future target markets are France, Belgium, Morocco, and Italy, as these countries have advanced ports and high demand for cranes."
The company's client in Türkiye underscored, "We are very pleased with the successful cooperation with the RIKON team. These cranes will significantly enhance our port's operational efficiency, and we are proud to partner with a Latvian company that delivers world-class engineering solutions. RIKON's professional approach, responsiveness, and ability to implement such a complex project to the highest quality standards give us great confidence for future collaboration."
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