Konecranes Gottwald ESP.4 Heads to Bermuda in First Order Outside Europe
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Stevedoring Services Limited (SSL) has ordered a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.4 Mobile Harbor Crane for its operations in Bermuda. It is the first order for the ESP.4 outside Europe. The smallest model in Konecranes’ Generation 6 range, the ESP.4 has a maximum lifting capacity of 100 tonnes, a working radius of up to 42 metres and hoisting speeds of up to 120 metres per minute. Scheduled for delivery in Q3 2027, it will mainly increase container-handling capacity while also enabling SSL to handle heavier general and project cargo.
ESP.4 to Expand SSL’s Lifting Capacity
Booked in the third quarter of 2026, the new crane will replace neither SSL’s existing equipment nor its container-handling focus. Instead, it will add capacity alongside the Konecranes Gottwald HMK 170 E, which has been in service since 2011.
The ESP.4’s maximum capacity of 100 tonnes gives SSL 40 tonnes more lifting capacity than the existing crane. The added capacity is expected to broaden the terminal’s ability to handle general and project cargo as well as containers.
“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 Randy Rochester, CEO of Stevedoring Services Limited.
Generation 6 Crane for a Compact Terminal
The ESP.4 is the smallest model in Konecranes’ Generation 6 mobile harbour crane range. It offers a maximum working radius of 42 metres and hoisting speeds of up to 120 metres per minute.
The crane also incorporates the digital tools and smart functions used across the Generation 6 range, with an emphasis on operational efficiency and equipment management.
“The ESP.4 brings the performance and technology of our latest generation of mobile harbor cranes to a compact solution that is also highly capable,”
said Alan Garcia, Vice President Regional Sales Americas at Konecranes Port Solutions.
The Bermuda order provides the model with its first reference outside Europe as Konecranes seeks to introduce it to smaller ports worldwide.
About Stevedoring Services Limited
Stevedoring Services Limited is a Bermuda-based port operator and a subsidiary of Polaris Holding Company. Established in 1966, SSL provides cargo-handling services at the island’s port and operates Bermuda’s container port. Its operations serve the movement of containers and other cargo through the island’s maritime supply chain.
About Konecranes
Konecranes is a manufacturer and service provider in the lifting sector, with equipment and services for industrial and port operations. Its Port Solutions portfolio includes mobile harbour cranes, container-handling equipment and related technologies. The Gottwald mobile harbour crane range is designed to handle containers, general cargo and project cargo across different port applications.
Website: https://www.konecranes.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
What crane has Stevedoring Services Limited ordered?
SSL has ordered a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.4 Mobile Harbor Crane for its terminal operations in Bermuda.
Why is this order notable?
It is the first order for the ESP.4 outside Europe. The crane will give the model an international reference as Konecranes looks to supply it to smaller ports worldwide.
What is the ESP.4’s lifting capacity and working range?
The crane has a maximum lifting capacity of 100 tonnes and a maximum working radius of 42 metres. Its hoisting speeds reach up to 120 metres per minute.
How does the ESP.4 compare with SSL’s existing crane?
SSL’s existing Konecranes Gottwald HMK 170 E has been in service since 2011. The new ESP.4 offers 40 tonnes more maximum lifting capacity.
When is the ESP.4 scheduled to arrive in Bermuda?
The crane was booked in Q3 2026 and is scheduled for delivery in Q3 2027.
What will SSL use the crane to handle?
SSL expects to use the ESP.4 primarily to increase container-handling capacity. Its additional lifting capacity will also allow the terminal to handle a wider range of general and project cargo.
