Port of Thisvi Orders New Konecranes Electric Harbor Crane to Expand Capacity

DIA.VI.PE.THI.V. S.A., operator of the Port of Thisvi in Greece, has placed an order for a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.7 mobile harbor crane as part of plans to expand handling capacity and lower emissions. The order was booked in the second quarter of 2025, with delivery and commissioning scheduled for the first quarter of 2026.

The Port of Thisvi serves the industrial area that supplies raw materials and exports heavy cargo for Greece’s steel and aluminum sectors. Incoming bulk cargo supports local processing, while finished products such as coated steel pipes are shipped to markets across Europe, the Caspian region and the Middle East and Africa.

The new Generation 6 crane will operate alongside two earlier Gottwald models already in service at the port. Designed for motor grab operations, it is equipped with a 20 kV external power supply that allows fully electric operation. When connected to the grid, the crane eliminates local exhaust emissions, reduces noise, and limits vibrations.

“Our cargo mix and the port’s characteristics demand mobile harbor cranes that are extremely versatile and reliable. We’ve seen how this equipment from Konecranes consistently provides the muscle we need in our daily operations. Adding the new electrified crane supports our goals of both doubling capacity and achieving greater eco-efficiency,” said Tasos Kaipis, Procurement and Logistics Manager at DIA.VI.PE.THI.V. S.A.

The order includes TRUCONNECT® remote monitoring, which provides real-time data on the crane’s operating patterns and condition. This enables more efficient maintenance planning and reduced downtime.

“The move to electrification is accelerating worldwide. By choosing a Generation 6 crane, Thisvi is boosting its capacity with equipment that’s quieter, cleaner and built for the long haul,” said Alexandros Stogianidis, Regional Sales Manager at Konecranes Port Solutions.

The project forms part of Konecranes’ Ecolifting program, which promotes eco-optimized diesel drives, hybridization and full electrification to reduce environmental impact while supporting long-term port efficiency.