The Fratelli Fazio Group has ordered a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.9 mobile harbour crane which is the first Generation 6 crane with 200 tonnes of lifting capacity delivered to Italy. The order was placed around half a year ago and the crane will be delivered to Sicily’s Port of Augusta in Q3 2025.
Located on Sicily’s east coast, the Port of Augusta is a key entry point into the EU’s TEN-T core network of strategic transport corridors. It has a deep harbour accommodating vessels of all sizes.
For many decades, Fratelli Fazio Group has operated earlier-generation Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour cranes at the port. This new 200-tonne capacity crane — the heaviest lifter in Konecranes’ mobile harbour crane portfolio — will now increase its handling capacity of heavy general cargo, including project loads and wind power generators, as well its container handling.
The crane is equipped with external power supply to be electrified once the local infrastructure is set up. Two onboard diesel generator sets allow for full unplugged operation and redundancy. The crane comes with Konecranes TRUCONNECT® for remote monitoring, giving the Fratelli Fazio Group real-time data to support operations and predictive maintenance. Compliance with Italy’s latest standards for sustainability and digital ization makes the investment eligible for government incentives.
With its heavy lifting capacity and strong digital capabilities, the new crane supports high performance daily operations and long-term development. The investment reflects Fratelli Fazio Group's ambition to expand its port operations with equipment trusted by terminal operators around the world.
“This will be our first Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour crane. It’s a very important addition to our existing fleet. The investment strengthens our long-standing relationship with Konecranes, giving us the capability to handle even the most challenging cargo with confidence,” said Gabriele Fazio, Procurement Manager, Fratelli Fazio Group.
“We’re very happy that the Fratelli Fazio Group has decided to go ahead with this order, which builds on our long and collaborative relationship with the Augusta terminal. The deal also further confirms the strength of Konecranes across the broader Mediterranean region,” says Gino Gherri, Regional Sales Manager, Konecranes Port Solutions.
This contract is part of Ecolifting, Konecranes’ vision to increase its handprint — meaning the beneficial environmental impact that can be achieved with its product and service portfolio — while reducing customers’ carbon footprints. From eco-optimizing diesel drives, to hybridization and fully-electrified fleets, Konecranes will continue to do more with less.
A strong focus on customers and commitment to business growth and continuous improvement put Konecranes at the forefront of the material handling industry. This is underpinned by investments in digitalization and technology, plus its work to make material flows more efficient with solutions that decarbonize the economy and advance circularity and safety.
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