The port operator Super Terminais Comercio e Industria Ltda from Manaus has ordered three more Konecranes Gottwald ESP.10 mobile harbor cranes in the second quarter of 2025. According to the company, the delivery of the equipment is scheduled for the third quarter of 2026.
Expansion of Handling Capacity
The pedestal-mounted cranes have a maximum working radius of 64 meters. They are designed for handling containers and general cargo on vessels up to the super-post-Panamax class. When powered by the local port grid, operation can be more emission-efficient. With this investment, the company is responding to rising handling volumes and the increasing demands of larger ships, according
to its own statements.
As early as 2021, Super Terminais was the first operator to commission the ESP.10 cranes from Konecranes. The repeat order is based on positive experiences with the performance and reliability of the existing equipment, according to the operator.
Marcello Di Gregorio, Director of Super Terminais, stated in the press release:
“Mega ships with extremely heavy loads are now arriving in the Amazon region, and the economy in the Manaus free trade zone is still growing rapidly. Against this backdrop, we have once again opted for Konecranes' powerful, reliable, and eco-efficient cranes. With the new equipment, we double our handling capacity, keep emissions
in check, and meet the demands of our customers.”
Regional Importance of the Port
The Port of Manaus is considered a logistics hub for the upper Amazon region and plays a central role in the goods traffic of northern Brazil. Super Terminais has been active there for more than 25 years.
Technical Design and Manufacturer's Comment
Konecranes sees the order as confirmation of the partnership with the Brazilian operator. Alfredo Cañibano Ramos, Regional Sales Manager at Konecranes, is quoted in the announcement as saying: “Repeat orders like this are the best proof of trust. Our cranes are designed for challenging conditions such as high humidity, extreme
heat, and use on a floating pier. We are proud to support Super Terminais with a solution tailored to the demanding requirements of operations in the Amazon region.”
According to the company, the order is part of Konecranes' Ecolifting initiative. This aims to increase the positive environmental impact of its products while reducing the CO₂ footprint of its customers. In this context, the manufacturer points to drive options ranging from diesel engines to hybrids and fully electric systems.
Konecranes positions itself, according to its own information, as a provider of digitized lifting technology solutions, with the aim of making supply chains more efficient, reducing emissions, and
