Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT) in New Jersey has ordered 20 Hybrid Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers equipped with eco-efficient hybrid drives.
The order was booked in Q4 2025, and the cranes will be delivered in Q4 2026.
PNCT is one of the largest container terminals on the US East Coast. Its entire straddle carrier fleet is made up of Konecranes Noell straddle carriers, with over 200 orders and counting.
After introducing its first hybrid models in July 2022 and seeing strong performance, PNCT is now making its second significant investment in expanding its hybrid fleet. The terminal purchased 15 hybrid straddle carriers from Konecranes in Q4 2024.
Each of the 20 new straddle carriers features Konecranes hybrid-drive technology, combining a diesel genset with a rechargeable battery. This delivers the proven performance of Konecranes Noell straddle carriers, with less diesel consumption and lower emissions.
The new machines will be used for ship-to-shore container operations at the quayside, stacking activities and the loading and unloading of trucks and rail wagons.
“PNCT has been operating Konecranes Noell straddle carriers for decades and we are convinced by their performance and reliability,” said Charlie Ferlisi, Director of Engineering & Equipment Services at PNCT.
“We’ve already seen the benefits of the company’s hybrid drives, and this new investment is aimed at further reducing fuel consumption and operating with even higher efficiency overall.”
Konecranes operates a major service location, including a comprehensively equipped warehouse of spare parts near Port Newark, so it can better support PNCT’s operations. PNCT also uses Konecranes Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes, as well as Konecranes reach stackers.
“This is a significant repeat order from a major US customer that knows our straddle carrier technology inside out,” said Peter Kania, Sales Director, Port Solutions, Konecranes.
“We very much value both PNCT’s trust in our hybrid-drive technology and our long partnership. This order shows how well this equipment performs in demanding terminal environments like here in New Jersey.”
Last summer, PNCT and the city of Newark announced the completion of a 7.2 megawatt solar installation at the terminal.
