APM Terminals Orders 34 Electric RTG Cranes

August 18, 2026 - APM Terminals Elizabeth has ordered 34 electric rubber-tired gantry (E-RTG) cranes from Konecranes as part of a broader modernization program at the Port of New York and New Jersey. The agreement also includes an option for six additional cranes.

The order was booked in the second quarter of 2026, with deliveries scheduled for completion by the end of 2028. The E-RTGs will be deployed across the terminal yard for container handling operations.

The cranes are fully powered by onboard battery packs. According to the companies, the investment is intended to support yard capacity, operational reliability, and electrified terminal operations as APM Terminals Elizabeth prepares for future growth.

“As we continue investing in the development of our terminal, we are focused on solutions that support efficient container flows, reliable day-to-day operations, and the flexibility to meet future demand,” said Henrik Kristensen, managing director of APM Terminals Elizabeth. “These cranes will support a safer operating environment, provide opportunities for skill development, and help ensure we have the capabilities needed to serve customers for years to come.”

The order is part of APM Terminals Elizabeth's broader modernization program and is intended to prepare the terminal for future operational requirements.

“Today’s signing reflects the future of this important gateway and our commitment to supporting APM Terminals Elizabeth as it modernizes its operations. Our partnership spans more than 20 years, and we are proud that some of the first cranes we delivered here continue to serve the terminal today. We appreciate the trust APM Terminals has placed in us and look forward to delivering the next chapter of our partnership safely and reliably”, says Mikko Lepistö, senior vice president, Konecranes.

The order is also part of Konecranes' Ecolifting roadmap, which covers technologies intended to support the reduction of tailpipe emissions in port operations. The company's offerings include renewable diesel-powered drives, hybrid and fully electric fleets, and emerging hydrogen options.