Italy’s Salerno Container Terminal (SCT), part of the logistics-focused Gallozzi Group, is taking a bold step toward electrification by ordering a fully electric Konecranes Gottwald ESP.10 Mobile Harbor Crane, equipped with an external power supply and designed for large vessel handling.
The deal, finalized in the first quarter of 2025, will see the crane delivered by year-end. With a 64-meter boom and a lifting capacity of 125 tonnes, the new crane is built to handle super post-Panamax vessels carrying up to 15,000 TEUs and spanning 22 rows across. It’s also fitted to work with twin-lift spreaders—crucial for fast-paced, high-volume port operations.
What sets this crane apart is its direct connection to the grid. Unlike diesel-powered units, this setup slashes local emissions and boosts drivetrain efficiency. For a terminal striving to hit eco-efficiency goals, that’s a big deal. It’s also a practical response to growing pressure from both regulators and customers to clean up port operations.
But it’s not just about cutting emissions. Thanks to Konecranes’ TRUCONNECT® and Predictive Services, the new crane will also benefit from condition-based monitoring. That means less downtime and a longer lifespan—two wins for operational continuity. It’s a move that aligns with Italy’s Transition Plan 5.0, which calls for modernization and digital transformation across key industries.
Agostino Gallozzi, Chairman of Gallozzi Group, emphasized the impact this crane will have: “The new crane will significantly reduce loading and unloading times for the latest generation of ships. At the same time, we’re improving the eco-efficiency of our operations and setting an example for electrification across the broader region.”
The crane purchase is just one piece of a €10 million investment into SCT’s infrastructure and equipment upgrades. The broader goal? To become the Mediterranean’s most eco-efficient container terminal. That’s no small ambition—but this order shows they’re not just talking about it, they’re investing in it.
SCT isn’t new to Konecranes gear. They’ve been operating its mobile harbor cranes since 1990. This latest addition is more of an evolution than a pivot, reinforcing a long-term relationship that’s been built on adaptability and shared goals.
Giuseppe Di Lisa, Vice President Sales & Marketing for Konecranes Mobile Harbor Cranes, noted how aligned the companies are in vision: “The Gallozzi Group’s commitment to electrification and digitization aligns perfectly with Konecranes’ strategy for eco-efficient and modernized terminal operations.”
The deal also plugs into Konecranes’ Ecolifting initiative—a strategy focused on reducing carbon footprints while increasing environmental benefits for customers. From retrofitted diesel drives to hybrid models and full-electric solutions like this one, the company is banking on a flexible approach to decarbonization.
For port operators watching from the sidelines, this could be a sign of what’s next. Grid-powered equipment is no longer a novelty—it’s fast becoming a standard. And with energy efficiency, digital integration, and emissions regulations shaping the market, investments like SCT’s may soon become less of a choice and more of a necessity.
