Konecranes supports YILPORT’s global investment momentum with major order for 53 automated and manual E-Hybrid RTG cranes across three continents

Leading global terminal operator YILPORT Holding has ordered 53 E-Hybrid Rubber-Tired Gantry cranes from Konecranes to reinforce its long-term growth strategy and plans to reduce emissions. This major order was placed in Q2 2026, with deliveries to take place in batches over the next two years.
The order covers RTG deployments across four YILPORT-operated terminals in Europe, Africa and Central America, supporting capacity growth, automation and lower‑emission operations. All four locations are supported by Konecranes’ regional service organization.
The order includes:
- 10 Automated E‑Hybrid RTGs for Liscont Container Terminal in Portugal
- 10 Automated E‑Hybrid RTGs for Leixões Port in Portugal
- 18 E‑Hybrid RTGs for Acajutla Port in El Salvador
- 15 E‑Hybrid RTGs for Takoradi Port in Ghana
“This agreement reflects YILPORT’s continuing strong growth and our long‑term vision of investing in efficient, sustainable and future‑ready port infrastructure worldwide. Konecranes is a trusted partner with globally proven quality, reliability and engineering excellence. We value this partnership and rely on Konecranes’ E‑Hybrid and automated RTG solutions to support our operational ambitions and our commitment to zero‑carbon technologies,” said Robert Yüksel Yıldırım, Founder, Chairman and CEO of YILPORT Holding.
“YILPORT is a valued global customer and a forward‑thinking terminal operator. We are very pleased to have been selected for this significant RTG delivery and to further strengthen our cooperation, following earlier deliveries. Supplying 53 E- Hybrid RTGs to four YILPORT terminals around the world is an important milestone, and we are proud to support YILPORT with advanced E‑Hybrid and automated RTG solutions that combine productivity with sustainability,” said Tuomas Saastamoinen, SVP, Port Solutions, Konecranes.
The automated E‑Hybrid RTGs to be deployed at Portugal Lisbon Liscont Container Terminal and Portugal Porto Leixões Container Terminal, together with the E‑Hybrid RTGs planned for El Salvador Acajutla UPDP Terminal and Ghana Takoradi ATSL Terminal, reflect YILPORT’s clear commitment to zero‑carbon and energy‑efficient equipment technologies, while ensuring high productivity, safety and operational reliability across its terminals. The automated E‑Hybrid RTGs for Liscont Container Terminal and Leixões Port are equipped with the latest Konecranes Auto-Gantry feature, which enables fully automated, unsupervised gantry operation in addition to fully automated stacking operations.
This latest agreement further strengthens the long‑standing collaboration between YILPORT and Konecranes. Following significant automated port equipment deliveries in 2025 to the same terminals in Portugal and to Sweden, the new order demonstrates the continuity, scale and increasing scope of cooperation between the two companies, particularly in advanced automated and sustainable terminal solutions.
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.
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