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Konecranes has secured its first order for a factory new mobile harbor crane in Peru, supplying a Gottwald ESP.6 unit to Terminal Internacional del Sur (Tisur) as part of a $598 million modernization program at the Port of Matarani.
The order, booked in the third quarter of 2026, will strengthen cargo handling capacity at the multipurpose terminal in southern Peru. The crane is scheduled to enter operation by the end of March 2027.
With a maximum lifting capacity of 125 tonnes, the equipment will handle containers, general cargo, bulk commodities and project cargo, supporting the port’s expanding operational requirements.
Investment Supports Matarani’s Cargo Operations
The purchase forms part of Tisur’s broader investment program to modernize infrastructure and equipment at Matarani, an important Pacific gateway serving southern Peru.
The ESP.6 will provide additional lifting capability for cargo operations, particularly where heavy industrial components and mixed cargo shipments require flexible handling equipment.
Tisur already operates a secondhand Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbor crane manufactured in the 1990s. Its performance over several decades influenced the operator’s decision to invest in another unit.
“Our existing crane has proven its reliability over many years. We wanted to build on that experience with a new, high-performance crane to support our ambitious plans for the port,” said Mauricio Nuñez del Prado, General Manager of Tisur.
He added that local technical support and equipment advice were important factors in the purchasing decision.
Hybrid Technology Reduces Energy Consumption
The new crane will feature a hybrid drive system using capacitors to recover and reuse energy during operations, reducing overall energy consumption and associated emissions.
The configuration also provides a pathway toward future fully electric operation.
Tisur has specified a motor grab attachment for bulk handling, allowing the crane to work across different cargo categories without being limited to container operations.
For Konecranes, the contract establishes a new equipment sales reference in Peru, following years of supporting the terminal’s existing crane.
“We’re delighted to break new ground in Peru together with Tisur,” said Alfredo Canibano, Regional Sales Manager at Konecranes Port Solutions.
The crane is expected to become operational during the first quarter of 2027, adding 125 tonnes of maximum lifting capacity to Matarani’s multipurpose cargo handling operations.
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