OPCSA invests in eight more hybrid Konecranes RTGs to drive growth in the Canary Islands

Operaciones Portuarias Canarias has ordered eight hybrid Konecranes Rubber-Tired Gantry cranes for container handling at its terminal in the Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The order was signed in September 2025, with delivery estimated for Q2 2026.
As the Canary Islands’ leading terminal operator, OPCSA plays a vital role in moving regional and international trade through the Port of Las Palmas. The company’s latest order for RTGs builds on its 2022 investment in six hybrid Konecranes RTGs, reaffirming a commitment to eco-efficient and high-performance operations.
The eight new cranes will be equipped with hybrid drives that significantly reduce fuel consumption and emissions compared to conventional diesel RTGs. They will also be equipped with the Konecranes Smart Features Truck Lift Prevention and Auto-Steering. They will have fire suppression systems for the electrical rooms, hybrid battery packs and hybrid gensets, contributing to safer and more reliable yard operations.
“We’re continuing our journey to modernize and decarbonize our terminal operations, with Konecranes as our trusted partner in that process. Their excellent hybrid drive technology and the proven reliability of the cranes we received in 2022 made this an easy decision,” says Javier Zurita Ramírez, Project Manager at OPCSA.
“When a customer makes a new order, it means our equipment is doing its job and the partnership is strong. We’ve listened closely to OPCSA over the years and delivered cranes that meet their evolving needs. This is a model we’re ready to replicate with other terminals aiming for the same balance of performance and sustainability,” says Darryn Scheepers, EMEA Sales Director, Port Solutions, Konecranes.
This contract is part of Ecolifting, Konecranes’ vision to increase its handprint – meaning the beneficial environmental impact that can be achieved with our product and service portfolio – while reducing customers’ carbon footprints. From eco-optimizing diesel drives, to hybridization and fully-electrified fleets, we will continue to do more with less.
A strong focus on customers and commitment to business growth and continuous improvement make Konecranes a material handling industry leader. This is underpinned by investments in digitalization and technology, plus our work to make material flows more efficient with solutions that decarbonize the economy and advance circularity and safety.
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