In Pictures: Antwerp Port Deploys All-Electric Mobile Harbour Cranes to Cut 500,000 Litres of Diesel a Year

Ports like Antwerp are turning to electrified cargo handling as pressure grows to cut emissions from heavy lifting equipment.

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Katoen Natie's six-crane electric fleet will serve three deep-sea multipurpose terminals in Antwerp.

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Mobile harbour cranes handle a wide range of cargo, from containers to project loads, making their electrification significant.

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The all-electric cranes draw grid power for lifting and rely on batteries for travel between terminal positions.

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The switch is expected to displace up to 500,000 litres of diesel annually across the fleet.

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Electrifying cargo handling is a key lever for ports aiming to reduce their carbon footprint.

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Antwerp's deployment reflects a broader push toward grid-powered equipment at major European ports.

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Each electric crane replaces a diesel-powered unit, cutting both emissions and noise at the quayside.

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The six-crane fleet is slated to be fully operational across Katoen Natie's Antwerp terminals.

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