Longstanding customer Port Newark Container Terminal in New Jersey has ordered 20 Hybrid Konecranes Noell Straddle Carriers equipped with eco-efficient hybrid drives. The order was booked in Q4 2025 and the cranes will be delivered in Q4 2026.

PNCT is one of the largest container terminals on the US East Coast. Its entire straddle carrier fleet is made up of Konecranes Noell straddle carriers, with over 200 orders and counting. After introducing its first hybrid models in July 2022 and seeing strong performance, PNCT is now making its second significant investment in expanding its hybrid fleet. The terminal purchased 15 hybrid straddle carriers from Konecranes in Q4 2024.

Each of the 20 new straddle carriers features Konecranes hybrid-drive technology, combining a diesel genset with a rechargeable battery. This delivers the proven performance of Konecranes Noell straddle carriers, with less diesel consumption and lower emissions. The new machines will be used for ship-to-shore container operations at the quayside, stacking activities and the loading and unloading of trucks and rail wagons.

“PNCT has been operating Konecranes Noell straddle carriers for decades and we are convinced by their performance and reliability. We’ve already seen the benefits of the company’s hybrid drives, and this new investment is aimed at further reducing fuel consumption and operating with even higher efficiency overall,” says Charlie Ferlisi, Director of Engineering & Equipment Services at PNCT.

Reflecting the close ties with PNCT, Konecranes operates a major service location including a comprehensively equipped warehouse of spare parts near Port Newark so it can better support PNCT’s operations. PNCT also uses Konecranes Rubber-Tired Gantry Cranes, as well as Konecranes reach stackers.

“This is a significant repeat order from a major US customer that knows our straddle carrier technology inside out. We very much value both PNCT’s trust in our hybrid-drive technology and our long partnership. This order shows how well this equipment performs in demanding terminal environments like here in New Jersey,” says Peter Kania, Sales Director, Port Solutions, Konecranes.

This contract is part of Ecolifting, Konecranes’ comprehensive step-by-step roadmap to zero tailpipe emissions that supports the decarbonization of port operations. Our solutions range from renewable diesel-powered drives, to hybrid and fully-electrified fleets, and emerging options like hydrogen, all designed to meet the needs of each customer today and for the future.

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 support the decarbonization of the economy and advance circularity and safety.