New mobile harbor crane targets smaller ports

Konecranes has expanded its Generation 6 mobile harbor crane portfolio with the launch of the Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane ESP.4

Although the most compact model in the range, the ESP.4 delivers substantial performance, offering versatile handling capabilities for containers, bulk commodities and general or project cargo, particularly suited to smaller ports. The model is now open for orders.

"Many smaller seaside and river ports are ready for multi-purpose operations. They’re seeing growing volumes of containers, bulk and general and project cargo, and looking for the right kind of equipment to get the maneuverability and flexibility they need to succeed. We believe it’s time for them to seriously consider the mobile harbor crane concept, invented by Konecranes and now adapted to the Konecranes Gottwald ESP.4," commented Jörg Müller, vice-president, Mobile Harbor Cranes, Konecranes. "The ESP.4 is the ideal piece of equipment for their future growth.”

Built on generation 6 expertise

The Generation 6 series now spans from the ESP.4 through to the ESP.10 models and has gained strong acceptance among terminal operators globally. Drawing on more than seven decades of mobile harbor crane development, the ESP.4 incorporates the core strengths of the latest generation to efficiently manage diverse cargo types.

The designation ESP reflects the crane’s defining attributes. The "E" denotes electric capability, featuring a modular drive system that supports fully electric operation via external power supply and battery integration, alongside optimised diesel generator configurations. The "S" represents smart functionality, with an array of digital tools and intelligent features. The "P" highlights powerful performance, offering high operating speeds, robust lifting curves and a strong classification rating. The ESP.4 can be configured on a five-axle rubber-tired chassis, mounted on rails via a portal, or installed on a barge.

The crane’s electric architecture aligns with Ecolifting, Konecranes’ structured pathway towards eliminating tailpipe emissions and advancing port decarbonisation. The company’s portfolio spans renewable diesel solutions, hybrid systems and fully electrified equipment fleets, while also exploring future alternatives such as hydrogen, enabling customers to transition at a pace suited to their operational needs.

Konecranes continues to prioritise customer-focused innovation and sustained business development. Ongoing investments in digitalisation and advanced technologies underpin its efforts to optimise material flows, enhance safety, promote circularity and support the broader decarbonisation of industrial operations.