Zuidnatie inaugurates Antwerp’s largest mobile harbour cranes

Antwerp terminal operator Zuidnatie NV (Zuidnatie) has inaugurated its two new large Terex Gottwald G HMK 8710 variant mobile harbour cranes. With a maximum lift capacity of 200 tonnes each they are the most powerful in the Port of Antwerp.

For handling heavy project loads up to 400 tonnes, the Model 8 cranes will be equipped with the Terex Gottwald tandem lift system, which allow them to carry out full 400 tonne capacity tandem lift operations. In addition, they will be equipped with hybrid drives for cost-effective and environmentally friendly operation.

With this significant upgrade of the capabilities of its crane fleet, Marcel Dubourg, Zuidnatie’s CEO said, “Because both cranes in combination can deal with loads up to 400 tonnes, we are in the position to offer our customers new handling solutions.”