APM Terminals Elizabeth and Konecranes Expand Electrified Container Handling

APM Terminals Elizabeth is working with Konecranes to deploy 34 electric rubber-tired gantry cranes (E-RTGs) as part of a modernization program at the Port of New York and New Jersey. The cranes will support container handling across the terminal yard, with deliveries scheduled for completion by the end of 2028.  www.konecranes.com The cooperation addresses the need to expand and modernize container-handling capacity while increasing the use of electrically powered equipment in yard operations. The E-RTGs will be used for container stacking and movement within the terminal, supporting yard capacity and operational reliability as container volumes and handling requirements evolve. The agreement also includes an option for six additional cranes. The order was booked in the second quarter of 2026. Technical Roles of the Partners APM Terminals Elizabeth is responsible for integrating the new crane fleet into its terminal operations and broader modernization program. Konecranes will supply the E-RTG equipment and support its deployment using its experience in container-handling crane systems. The cranes are fully powered by onboard battery packs, eliminating the need for conventional diesel power during operation. Battery-electric propulsion allows the cranes to perform lifting and horizontal positioning of containers using an electrically powered drive system. This architecture also supports the terminal's transition toward electrified yard equipment. Deployment Across the Terminal Yard The 34 E-RTGs will be deployed across the terminal yard to support container-handling activities. Delivery will take place as part of the wider modernization program, allowing the equipment to be incorporated into the terminal's existing operating environment. The cooperation builds on a relationship between the two companies spanning more than 20 years. Konecranes has previously supplied container-handling cranes to the terminal, providing an established equipment and service relationship for the new deployment. Operational and Environmental Considerations The battery-electric crane fleet is intended to support container-handling operations while reducing reliance on fossil-fuel-powered yard equipment. The deployment forms part of Konecranes' Ecolifting approach, which includes electrified, hybrid and other lower-emission technologies for material-handling applications. For APM Terminals Elizabeth, the project combines additional yard-handling capacity with electrification as the terminal prepares for future operational requirements. The technical cooperation therefore addresses both equipment renewal and the integration of electric material-handling systems within a large container terminal. Edited by Sucithra Mani, Induportals editor – adapted by AI. www.konecranes.com Powered by Induportals Media Publishing