Pilbara Ports in Western Australia has ordered two Konecranes Gottwald ESP.9 Mobile Habor Cranes for the Port of Port Hedland, the world’s largest bulk export port by tonnage.
These cranes were ordered in the fourth quarter of 2024 and are expected to be delivered to the port’s Lumsden Point development in 2026.
The Port of Port Hedland handled over 570 million tonnes of cargo during the 2023-24 financial year. With trade expected to grow in the Pilbara region, the development of the Lumsden Point is essential to increase the port’s capacity.
The two 200-tonne lifting capacity cranes will help the port handle more containerized bulk material and project cargo.
Each crane will have a 100-meter cable reel for an external power supply, improving energy efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions and noise on-site.
John Freimanis, Project Director at Pilbara Ports, said that mobile harbour cranes are crucial for the Lumsden Point development.
The cranes will help export battery metals, import renewable energy infrastructure, and support the growth of direct shipping services to the Pilbara region.
Pilbara Ports was impressed by the company’s customer service and reliable performance. This partnership will ensure the cranes meet the specific needs of Port Hedland.
The cranes will come with a Tandem-lift Assistant, which improves safety and precision when handling heavy or oversized loads with two cranes.
The cranes will also be supported by the company’s maintenance system, TRUCONNECT remote monitoring, and a spare parts package for quick access.
Holger Wagner, Regional Sales Manager at Konecranes, was excited to help Pilbara Ports achieve its productivity and sustainability goals.
The contract is part of Konecranes Ecolifting initiative, aimed at improving the environmental impact of its products and services while helping customers reduce their carbon footprints.