KCI Konecranes container cranes to railway terminal in Hungary

BILK Kombiterminal Rt. (BILK = Budapest Intermodal Logistics Centre) ordered two container gantry cranes for a new Intermodal terminal south of Budapest. The value of the crane-related equipment exceeds EUR 4 million. The cranes start to operate in June 2003.

BILK Kombiterminal is building a new intermodal-terminal’s south of Budapest, between Soroksar and Dunaharaszti by the crossing of Budapest’s southern railway and outermost highway. The new terminal will serve as a junction for transportation of goods within the region. The customer intends to apply the concept also in neighbouring countries. The main owner of BILK Kombiterminal is the Hungarian railway authority (MAV).

The second phase of BILK Kombiterminal’s expansion, in 2-3 years, includes the purchase of two similar cranes. The cranes have a lifting capacity of 42 t (the loads are 20-45 feet containers, interchangeable containers and semi-trailers). The lifting height is "1 over 3". The cranes are all equipped with KCI Konecranes’ active sway prevention system and versatile PLC-system, featuring synchronisation of the drive of the portal, anti sway steering and diagnostics display for the operator. All motors feature KCI Konecranes frequency control technology.

The project is a good example of networking between KCI Konecranes subsidiaries in different countries. KCI Konecranes offer was made by its Hungarian subsidiary Konecranes Kft. The order was placed through KCI’s French subsidiary CGP-Konecranes. Main components will come from Finland. The most relevant factors that led to receiving the order were KCI Konecranes technical know-how, Konecranes comprehensive maintenance network in Hungary and previous deliveries of similar container cranes, including one in Scotland.

For further information, please contact:

Matti Ruotsala, Chief Operating Officer,
KCI Konecranes International Plc, Tel. +358-(0)20 427 2007

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