Bermuda Welcomes First Konecranes Gottwald ESP.4 Mobile Harbor Crane Outside Europe
11 November 2026 Bermuda 1 pictures
A new investment in port equipment is set to strengthen cargo-handling capabilities in Bermuda, marking an important milestone for the Caribbean maritime sector.
@Stevedoring Services Limited (SSL) in Bermuda has ordered a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.4 Mobile Harbor Crane, making it the first order of this newly launched Generation 6 model outside Europe.
The order, booked in the third quarter of 2026, is expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2027.
Designed for smaller ports seeking greater operational efficiency, the ESP.4 combines high working speeds, strong lifting capacity and a compact design. With a maximum lifting capacity of 100 tons and a working radius of up to 42 meters, the crane will primarily support SSL's container-handling operations while also creating additional capacity for general and project cargo.
This investment represents a significant upgrade for SSL, replacing neither its operational experience nor its commitment to reliable equipment, but building on its long-standing relationship with Konecranes. The new crane offers 40 tons more lifting capacity than the company's existing Konecranes Gottwald HMK 170 E, delivered in 2011.
Beyond the immediate benefits for SSL, the investment reflects the continued importance of modern cargo-handling equipment in strengthening port productivity, operational flexibility and the competitiveness of smaller ports.
As Caribbean ports respond to evolving trade requirements, increasing cargo-handling demands and the need for more efficient operations, investments in modern port technology remain essential to the region's maritime development.
PMAC congratulates Stevedoring Services Limited on this investment and looks forward to seeing the positive contribution it will make to port operations in Bermuda.
Source: Konecranes – 10 November 2026
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