Revolutionizing Container Terminal Operations: Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers Offer Flexible Power Choices
Key Ideas
  • Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers now offer power modularity with hybrid, battery, and upcoming hydrogen options for container terminals, allowing flexibility and sustainability.
  • The redesigned straddle carriers facilitate low-carbon operations with easy power source interchangeability, minimal downtime, and readiness for future advancements.
  • Customers benefit from faster delivery, reduced maintenance, and zero tailpipe emissions with the modular approach, enhancing productivity and supporting emission reduction goals.
  • Technical enhancements, including improved brakes, steering system, and driver's cabin, coupled with energy-efficient design, contribute to the carriers' sustainability and efficiency.
Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers have undergone a significant redesign to offer container terminals three power options – hybrid, battery, and an upcoming hydrogen option. This redesign aims to support the transition of container handling operations towards sustainability on a global scale. The flexibility provided by the power modularity of these carriers allows operators to choose the most suitable power source according to their evolving needs. The modular design of the straddle carriers enables easy interchangeability of power sources, ensuring minimal downtime during transitions and readiness for future advancements in energy sources. This approach aligns with the goals of container terminals to achieve decarbonized operations in the long run. Hubert Foltys, the director of Straddle Carriers at Konecranes, highlights the various benefits of the redesigned straddle carriers, emphasizing the ease of power upgrades, reduced maintenance requirements, and the environmental advantages of operating with zero tailpipe emissions. The company's focus on responding to customer demands for emission reduction through innovative solutions underscores its commitment to enhancing productivity and sustainability. Technical improvements in key components of the straddle carriers, such as brakes, steering system, and driver's cabin, contribute to their enhanced efficiency and performance. The carriers' energy-efficient design and modularity further support their sustainability by allowing power options to be easily swapped and retrofitted. The power options available for the carriers include a hybrid solution that utilizes a diesel genset for emissions reduction, a battery option powered by high-capacity batteries charged via a station, and an upcoming hydrogen option using liquid hydrogen fuel cells. These options, coupled with features like battery power top-up from hoisting energy and a battery management system, maximize efficiency and support sustainable operations. Interested customers are encouraged to engage in discussions with Konecranes to explore the available power choices for the redesigned straddle carriers.
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