2000th Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour crane celebrated with Ership in Cartagena

The crane is Ership’s new eco-efficient Konecranes Gottwald Model 6 mobile harboor crane, in the G HMK 6407 B four-rope variant. They will use it mainly for continuous-duty bulk handling, and also for general and project cargo up to 100 t.

Attended by representatives of Ership, Konecranes and other interested parties, the inauguration event was a celebration of mutual achievement. The popularity of Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour cranes is a result of the success of their customers and strong, lasting customer relationships. A good example of this is the relationship with Ership.

With roots going back more than 100 years, Ership offers a wide range of shipping services in more than 40 international ports. Some 20 years ago, they purchased their first Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour crane. Since then, they’ve bought over 20 cranes in total, a success story for both Ership and Konecranes.

Gonzalo Alvargonzález, CEO of Ership, is very satisfied with Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour cranes. “These are very reliable cranes,” he explains. “They are very high performance and extremely solid. That helps us to serve our customers, who expect their cargo to be unloaded quickly. Time is a very important factor in our work. So, the faster a ship is unloaded, being careful with the cargo, the better.”

It’s success stories like this that illustrate what has kept Konecranes going in the 63 years since it invented the mobile harbour crane. Since then, increases in cargo handling rates, technological developments and strengthening customer demands have shaped the market. Konecranes has introduced many innovations, including this four-rope variant, and sold over 300 units of the versatile Model 6 crane, its bestselling model. In total, Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour cranes have been sold to more than 100 countries. Number 2000 is a milestone worth remembering.

“Our mobile harbour cranes offer added value for customers and the port industry,” says Heribert Barlage, Senior Vice President for Konecranes Mobile Harbour Cranes. “The 2000th crane is a sign of our commitment to both. But just like every other important milestone we reach, this one is also an incentive for us to constantly develop our cranes and in so doing, make them fit for the future.”

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