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Automation is the answer to one of the major challenges faced by container terminals today: how to handle the steadily growing number of containers transported on ever larger vessels in an eco-efficient manner. Konecranes has always been a pacesetter in this area and has established reliable complete solutions with AGVs, ARMGs and, most recently, ARTGs. Konecranes now offers automated straddle carrier and sprinter carrier systems.
Konecranes is a pioneer in lifting industry with over 20 years of experience in manufacturing reach stackers. The world’s first hybrid reach stacker combines time-tested, heavy-duty Konecranes technology with innovative, eco-efficient features to enhance productivity, cut fuel consumption, and reduce emissions. With improved operator performance and maintenance-friendly solutions, the hybrid reach stacker leads the way to the future of container handling.
NTB North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven GmbH & Co. is one of the largest European container terminals. It handles over 3 million TEU annually with links to 130 ports around the world. NTB serves about 45 ships per week in Bremerhaven, using six berths for large ships and a container yard of more than 1 million m2. About 200,000 empty containers are handled in the terminal every year.