The first “A” was the Konecranes Noell straddle carrier (A-STRAD) and automated Sprinter Carrier
(A-SPRINTER) systems. The first deal for this new technology was made with the Port of Auckland, New Zealand. Twenty-seven new Konecranes Noell A-STRADS will be delivered to Auckland, and twenty-one of their existing Konecranes Noell straddle carriers will be upgraded to A-STRAD level. The deal includes the TEAMS equipment control and fleet management system, the Navimatic® navigation system, and process automation featuring interchange and fence control systems.
The second “A” concerns Konecranes Gottwald AGVs and new lithium-ion battery technology that gives many benefits including greater efficiency at lower deadweights, and faster charging. The third “A” was the announcement of cooperation with Terberg, a respected provider of terminal tractors and other special vehicles. Konecranes will provide Automated Terminal Tractors (A-TT) systems, with Terberg supplying the tractors and Konecranes supplying the automation technology and turn-key, integrated system delivery.
With A-TT Konecranes completes the puzzle of automated horizontal transport, by supplying AGVs, A-SPRINTERS (A-STRADs) and A-TTs.
Konecranes goes to TOC Europe with a big "A"
