Montecon S.A. order two Liebherr electric rubber tire gantry cranes (ERTG)

Montecon S.A. at the Port of Montevideo, Uruguay have placed an order with Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. for two large electric rubber tire gantry cranes. The machines are the first Liebherr RTGs in Uruguay. Stacking ten containers and a truck lane wide and one over six containers high, the ERTGs are ideal for maximizing space utilization as the port optimises an RTG operation that includes reefer handling.

The port is already familiar with the technical superiority, longevity and quality of Liebherr machines, through operating a fleet of seven Liebherr mobile harbor cranes, the first ofwhich was supplied in 2001. A forward looking and modern port operator, Montecon already harnesses advanced technologies such as blockchain and are working to integrate 5G andprocess automation to maximize port productivity. The Liebherr RTGs will complement the port in this regard and are bristling with technology whilst minimizing environmental impact.

BTG Autosteering, stack and gantry anti-collision, and a truck anti-lift system are some of the productivity and safety features included. An active front end (AFE) and a CRD electric power supply eliminates emissions and reduces fuel consumption and noise. Embedded fiber communications and Liebherr’s open architecture ensures efficient communications and future proofs the machines for the coming decades.

Liebherr’s Area Sale Manager for the Americas Ray Cronin commented. “Liebherr arepleased to sell our first two ERTGs to Uruguay. Montecon S.A. were impressed with the technological solution presented by Liebherr. The inherent value found in the Liebherr design including Liebherr’s eight-rope reeving, simultaneous drive motion and the stiff and lightweight design provided an exceptional foundation on which to build these modern, safe and environmentally friendly machines”.

The cranes will be delivered to the Port in early 2021.