Operaciones Portuarias Canarias S.A. (OPCSA) has ordered four additional diesel-hybrid Konecranes Rubber-Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes to enhance its operations at the Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. This agreement follows an initial investment in eight similar units made in 2025, bringing the total number of Konecranes RTGs at the terminal to 18. The order was booked in the first quarter of 2026, with delivery scheduled for the final quarter of the year.
The modernization project aims to support increasing container volumes while improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions. The hybrid technology integrated into these cranes captures and stores energy during hoisting and lowering, which is then reused to power the equipment. This system significantly lowers fuel consumption and operating costs compared to traditional diesel-powered RTGs. The cranes are also equipped with advanced safety features, including an Anti-Truck Lift Prevention System and gas-type fire prevention.
This expansion aligns with Konecranes’ Ecolifting initiative, a strategic roadmap focused on decarbonizing port operations and achieving zero tailpipe emissions. In addition to the equipment acquisition, OPCSA previously signed a five-year service agreement with Konecranes Port Services in late 2025 to ensure long-term operational support. The move reinforces the terminal’s role as a key container hub for trade across the Canary Islands and the wider Atlantic region.