Brazilian customer adds two more Konecranes reach stackers to its fleet at the Port of Santos

Eudmarco S/A Serviços e Comércio Internacional has added two more customized Konecranes reach stackers to its fleet at the Port of Santos terminal in Brazil. The Konecranes SMV 4638 TC6H and Konecranes Liftace 4532 TC5 were ordered in early 2024 and delivered later in the year in November.

Both of the new reach stackers are fitted with the latest driveline or transmission technology, enabling up to 10% fuel savings compared to older models. Load-sensing pumps and an automatic acceleration feature for hydraulic movements reduce the need for engine revving – helping to cut carbon emissions. Eco mode further enhances fuel efficiency and extends the lifespan of the equipment.

Built with the same chassis as the top-selling Konecranes SMV 4632 TC6 model, the two new reach stackers come with the addition of power-damping capability. This allows operators to lock the tilt of the spreader, which is useful when the ground is not flat or when loading containers onto a train.

With the new Konecranes SMV 4638 TC6H, Eudmarco’s operators can stack up to six 9’6’’ containers in the 1st row and up to five 9’6’’containers in 2nd row – significantly increasing capacity and operational efficiency at the terminal. To increase stability and safety, this crane model comes with larger 18.33 tires.

“We really appreciate the quality of Konecranes equipment and the support provided by the company, so we decided to take this next step together. We’re very happy to make our operations more eco- efficient with Konecranes new fuel-saving technology,” says José Wenes, Administrative Manager from Eudmarco parent company, ABA Infraestrutura e Logística.

Konecranes TRUCONNECT ® telematic solution is also included, so Eudmarco can remotely monitor the performance of the reach stackers through the yourKONECRANES.com customer portal and the Konecranes CheckApp for inspections. The customer receives comprehensive and up-to-date information on equipment operations, management and maintenance.

“We are very pleased that Eudmarco is taking Konecranes advanced features and digital tools into use. The powerful technology package we’ve customized for the Port of Santos terminal will enable higher productivity and efficiency, with lower fuel consumption and fewer emissions,” says Andres Ramirez, Sales Manager, Lift Trucks Konecranes.

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This contract is part of Ecolifting™, Konecranes’ vision to increase its handprint – meaning the beneficial environmental impact that can be achieved with our product and service portfolio – while reducing customers’ carbon footprints. From eco-optimizing diesel drives, to hybridization and fully-electrified fleets, we will continue to do more with less.

A strong focus on customers and commitment to business growth and continuous improvement make Konecranes a material handling industry leader. This is underpinned by investments in digitalization and technology, plus our work to make material flows more efficient with solutions that decarbonize the economy and advance circularity and safety.