Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7B Mobile Harbor Crane Ordered by Euroports Group at North Sea Port (Ghent)

Euroports Group is set to strengthen its bulk handling capacity at North Sea Port (Ghent) with the addition of a state-of-the-art Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7B Mobile Harbor Crane. This significant investment underscores Euroports’ commitment to efficient, customer-focused operations and positions the company to handle larger vessels anticipated with the recent opening of the ‘nieuwe sluis’ in Terneuzen. The order was placed in Q3 2024, with the crane expected to be delivered before the end of Q1 2025.

The 3,500-hectare Port of Ghent handles a wide variety of cargo, including bulk, breakbulk, and containers. Euroports operates across multiple locations within North Sea Port, including the All Weather Terminal (AWT), which offers climate-controlled warehousing and covered loading areas to ensure uninterrupted, high-speed operations regardless of weather conditions. The new Generation 6 crane will be stationed at Terminal 850 (Sifferdok), enhancing Euroports’ ability to serve the agribulk and fertilizer markets with increased speed, continuity, and handling capacity.

“Fast working speeds and high handling rhythms are everyday business at Euroports. We’ve had very positive experiences with Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbor cranes within our network of terminals, so adding this Generation 6 crane for bulk handling was a natural choice,” says Karel Leysen, Terminal Manager at Euroports Belgium. “This strategic investment allows us to load and unload larger vessels and increase the overall volume and pace of operations at Sifferdok. By placing this crane at Sifferdok and reallocating resources, we can provide greater efficiency and continuity throughout our Ghent operations, positioning Euroports well for future growth.”

The new crane is equipped with a 4-rope grab system, a 52t grab curve, and a 51m reach, enabling it to handle bulk carriers up to Panamax class. Its maximum lifting capacity of 125ts allows it to handle heavy project cargo as well, expanding Euroports’ service capabilities and flexibility. Additionally, the deployment of the new crane will enable Euroports to redistribute existing cranes, relocating one to Terminal 280 (Grootdok) to further boost capacity and continuity in that area.

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