Eurogate orders four Automated Stacking Cranes from Konecranes for its terminal in Wilhelmshaven, Germany

Konecranes has secured a significant order for four Automated Stacking Cranes (ASCs) to be delivered to the Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven (CTW) in Germany. The order, placed in Q3 2026, will be completed by the second quarter of 2028, with an additional option to procure four more ASCs for Eurogate’s Container Terminal Hamburg.

This agreement aligns with Eurogate's ongoing research and development initiatives in terminal automation, emphasizing a supplier-agnostic approach, where different equipment suppliers integrate seamlessly with the terminal's equipment control system (ECS).

Konecranes was chosen for this project due to its expertise in automated solutions and the ability to meet the specific operational and technical requirements of Eurogate. Axel Jachens, Project Manager at Eurogate Technical Services GmbH, expressed confidence in Konecranes' ability to support the company's journey towards automated yard operations.

Lasse Merenheimo, Vice President at Konecranes, highlighted the company's commitment to supporting Eurogate's long-term development with its proven automation technology, operational efficiency, and flexibility in accommodating customer-specific system architectures.

Konecranes ASCs are specifically designed for high-density container yard operations, featuring Konecranes Active Load Control technology. This technology enhances handling precision and stability through integrated load-sway prevention and positioning control. The in-house ASC automation design being delivered to Eurogate is intended to seamlessly integrate with complex terminal automation environments and multi-vendor operating systems.

This order is part of Konecranes' broader Path to Port Automation initiative, which provides container terminals with a comprehensive roadmap to achieve full automation, enhancing productivity and safety across their equipment, regardless of the brand, at their own pace.