Port Houston orders 16 hybrid Konecranes RTGs

Konecranes RTGs at :Port Housto. [Photo: Konecranes]

Port Houston is adding to its large fleet of Konecranes RTG fleet with an order for 16 hybrid Konecranes RTGs. Delivery is scheduled for the first half of 2026. In addition, Konecranes Port Services will retrofit eight existing Konecranes RTGs currently operating at the port. The retrofits will be completed by fourth qharter 2025.

With these new orders, the port, which handles more container traffic than any other Gulf Coast port, will be operating a fleet of 163 Konecranes RTGs – including 73 hybrid models.

The 16 new hybrid Konecranes RTGs, designed for 1-over-6 stacking capacity, will be equipped with advanced Smart Features such as auto-steering, stack collision prevention and truck lift prevention. Their hybrid power units enable the port to reduce emissions and save on fuel costs.

The eight retrofits will add the same smart features, as well as gantry collision prevention, auto-steering and new e-chains. Carried out by Konecranes Port Services, the retrofits will extend the lifetime of an important part of the port authority’s existing Konecranes RTG fleet and align them with the latest technology and safety standards.

“The trust we’ve built with Konecranes played an important role in our decision to make these investments,” says Nathan Fabian, director, port cranes at Port Houston. “We work in partnership with the skilled labor who work at our container terminals to determine the best equipment for the operations at Port Houston and Konecranes RTGs keep our operations running safely and smoothly. We value the consistent support we receive from Konecranes Port Services and are confident the team is always on hand to help us when needed.”

“We’re very happy to continue supporting Port Houston with these new RTG deliveries and advanced retrofits. The orders reflect the industry-leading strengths of our hybrid RTG technology and the incredible skills of our Port Services team,” says Jussi Sarpio, director regional sales Americas, Konecranes, Port Solutions.