Tisur Orders Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6 for Port of Matarani
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Terminal Internacional del Sur (Tisur) has ordered a new Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6 Mobile Harbor Crane for the Port of Matarani in southern Peru. The 125-tonne crane is Konecranes’ first factory-new mobile harbor crane sale in Peru. It will handle containers, general cargo, project cargo and bulk materials, with a motor grab specified for bulk operations. The order was booked in the third quarter of 2026, and the crane is expected to enter service by the end of the first quarter of 2027.
First New Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane Sale in Peru
The order adds a new Konecranes Gottwald crane to a port where Tisur already operates a pre-owned mobile harbor crane built in the 1990s. Tisur said its experience with that machine, along with Konecranes’ advice and local service support, helped inform the decision to buy the new ESP.6.
“Our existing crane has proven its reliability over many years. We wanted to build on that experience with a new, high-performance crane to support our ambitious plans for the port,”
said Mauricio Nuñez del Prado, General Manager of Tisur.
ESP.6 Configured for Multipurpose Cargo
The ESP.6 has a maximum lifting capacity of 125 tonnes. The model is designed for multipurpose port work and can be configured for container, general cargo and project cargo handling. The ESP.6 model offers a working radius of up to 49 metres, depending on configuration.
Tisur has also specified a motor grab for bulk handling. The crane will serve the port’s multipurpose terminal, handling a mix of cargo types as part of its modernization programme.
Hybrid Drive and Future Electric Operation
The crane will use a hybrid drive system with capacitors, which Konecranes says can reduce energy consumption and emissions. Its configuration also allows for potential conversion to fully electric operation in the future.
“We’re delighted to break new ground in Peru together with Tisur,”
said Alfredo Canibano, Regional Sales Manager, Konecranes Port Solutions.
Part of Matarani Port Investment Programme
The ESP.6 forms part of Tisur’s USD 598 million investment programme to modernize the Port of Matarani. The crane was booked in Q3 2026 and is expected to be operational by the end of Q1 2027.
About Tisur
Terminal Internacional del Sur S.A. operates the Port of Matarani in the Islay Province of Peru’s Arequipa Region. The company took over the port’s concession in 1999 and provides port and storage services for varied cargo, including containers, bulk materials, general cargo and project shipments. Matarani serves southern Peru and provides a maritime connection for cargo moving to and from neighboring regions.
View website: https://www.tisur.com.pe/
About Konecranes
Konecranes is a global lifting equipment and service company serving industrial customers, ports and terminals. Its offerings include industrial cranes, port equipment, mobile harbor cranes and maintenance services. The Gottwald range is designed for port cargo handling, with configurations for container, bulk, general and project cargo.
View website: https://www.konecranes.com/
Frequently Asked Questions
What crane has Tisur ordered?
Tisur has ordered a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6 Mobile Harbor Crane for the Port of Matarani in Peru.
What is the ESP.6’s maximum lifting capacity?
The crane has a maximum lifting capacity of 125 tonnes. Actual capacity depends on the crane’s working configuration and operating radius.
What cargo will the crane handle?
The crane will handle containers, general cargo, project cargo and bulk materials. Tisur specified a motor grab for bulk handling.
What is the crane’s hybrid drive system designed to do?
The hybrid system uses capacitors to reduce energy consumption and emissions. The selected configuration also allows for potential conversion to fully electric operation in the future.
When is the ESP.6 expected to enter service?
The crane is expected to enter operation by the end of Q1 2027.
