Seatrade Maritime: Konecranes inks Indian port equipment contract

Konecranes announced that it has received an order to supply 30 E-Hybrid rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes to an undisclosed container terminal in India.
“These cranes will operate entirely on integrated batteries charged via grid electricity, ensuring efficient energy consumption and zero tailpipe emissions. The order was placed in the third quarter of 2025, and delivery is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027,” the company said.
“This new greenfield container terminal is designed to set new standards for container handling in India. The 30 Konecranes RTG cranes will be fundamental to yard operations and to driving the terminal’s eco-efficiency mission,” it added.
All cranes will be equipped with Konecranes’ E-Hybrid technology, which can be configured in various ways for fully electric, zero-emission operation. The terminal has opted for a busbar and battery configuration.

The RTGs will be fully powered by integrated battery packs, allowing operations to continue even if grid power is lost. The batteries are dynamically charged via the busbar according to demand during operation.

Konecranes’ E-Hybrid technology reduces peak power demand to just 60 kW per RTG crane, compared to up to 400 kW for traditional electric RTGs. This relieves pressure on the local grid and reduces capital expenditure on electrical substations.
“This greenfield terminal project demonstrates how far Konecranes’ E-Hybrid technology has come.” We are showing the container handling industry that large terminals can now begin fully electric operations, even if their grid supply is unreliable. This sets a new benchmark for terminal design and investment in Eco lifting,” said Shyam Pathak, Sales Director at Konecranes Port Solutions. Eco lifting is Konecranes’ vision to increase its positive environmental impact while reducing its customers’ carbon footprint.