Russian repeat orders for Konecranes

The port crane order, for two Panamax ship-to-shore container cranes, was from St.Petersburg-based ZAO First Container Terminal (FCT). Konecranes received a similar order from FCT last year.

FCT has experienced substantial growth in container traffic over the past few years. The new cranes, to be delivered in the summer of 2008, will increase container handling capacity at the terminal by offering efficient loading and unloading of Panamax-sized vessels. The cranes have a lifting capacity of 50 tonnes and an outreach of 38 m, and are equipped with Konecranes AC electrical control systems.

The order also includes a two-year maintenance contract for service and technical support, which will be provided by ZAO Konecranes Russia, the leading port service provider in the country.