Konecranes secures first overseas order for ESP.4 harbor crane
Konecranes has received its first order outside Europe for the Gottwald ESP.4 Mobile Harbor Crane, with Bermuda-based Stevedoring Services Limited (SSL) selecting the equipment to expand its container and general cargo handling capabilities.
The order was booked during the third quarter of 2026, with delivery scheduled for the third quarter of 2027. The agreement marks the first overseas sale of the ESP.4 model, introduced earlier this year as the smallest crane in Konecranes’ Generation 6 mobile harbor crane range.
The investment is intended primarily to improve container handling operations in Bermuda, while providing additional lifting capacity for general and project cargo. The new crane will complement SSL’s existing Konecranes Gottwald HMK 170 E, which was delivered in 2011.
Expanded cargo handling capabilities
The ESP.4 offers a maximum lifting capacity of 100 tonnes, representing an increase of 40 tonnes compared with SSL’s existing mobile harbor crane. It has a maximum working radius of 42 metres and hoisting speeds of up to 120 metres per minute, combining container handling performance with the ability to accommodate heavier cargo.
The model is designed for smaller port operations requiring flexible equipment across different cargo categories. It also incorporates digital tools and operational features developed for Konecranes’ latest generation of mobile harbor cranes.
Randy Rochester, CEO of Stevedoring Services Limited, said the new equipment was selected to meet the company’s operational requirements while maintaining a compact footprint suitable for its facilities.
“The new crane combines the speed and lifting capacity we need to maintain productivity with a compact size that suits our operations in Bermuda,” said Rochester.
Stevedoring Services Limited operates the commercial cargo terminal in Hamilton and is responsible for handling a substantial share of Bermuda’s imported containerised goods. The additional equipment is expected to support the terminal’s ability to manage container movements and accommodate different types of cargo.
Alan Garcia, Vice President Regional Sales Americas at Konecranes Port Solutions, said the Bermuda order represents an opportunity to introduce the ESP.4 model to markets beyond Europe.
The transaction extends the existing relationship between Konecranes and SSL, with the manufacturer seeking to expand the international market for its compact Generation 6 crane. Financial terms of the order were not disclosed.
