BMF Port Burgas AD, a Bulgarian port operator, has ordered two Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald ESP.9 Mobile Harbor Cranes, with delivery expected in Q4 2025.
BMF and Konecranes have partnered for 12 years, starting with BMF’s purchase of four pre-owned cranes, two of which were retrofitted in 2016 to reduce emissions and operating costs.
BMF extended this successful retrofit to its other two mobile harbor cranes in 2021.
The customer is now taking another step towards lower emissions with a first-time investment in two brand-new Konecranes Gottwald ESP.9 mobile harbor cranes.
Each has a lifting capacity of 150 tonnes, bringing the handling performance of the terminal to an entirely new level.
Continuing its electrification approach, BMF has opted to equip both cranes with an external power supply from the outset.
Nikola Kosev, Project Manager at BMF, said: “Our existing Konecranes equipment has proven its reliability and efficiency for more than a decade – meeting our expectations every step of the way.
“We’re excited to now reach the milestone of investing in two brand new cranes, significantly boosting our performance in handling both project cargo and containers.”
Andreas Czwalinna, Regional Sales Manager, Konecranes Port Solutions, stated: “BMF’s journey from operating pre-owned cranes to investing in the latest Generation 6 models is a great example of successful growth with Konecranes.
“We are proud to have supported them for more than a decade, always finding the right handling and drive solutions for their needs.”
Similarly, in March, the Saguenay Port Authority in Quebec placed an order for a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6B Mobile Harbor Crane as part of a new cargo handling system under development.