The container handling industry is on the cusp of a transformative shift in maintenance practices.
Konecranes is leading this evolution by integrating advanced technologies such as remote monitoring, data analytics, and predictive maintenance into their equipment and services. These innovations aim to enhance operational efficiency, reduce downtime, and promote sustainability. By proactively addressing maintenance needs and leveraging real-time data, port operators can ensure safer and more productive operations, marking a significant departure from traditional maintenance approaches.
The port and terminal maintenance landscape is changing markedly driven by growing client demand for uptime, increased automation and a digital revolution in the deployment of maintenance services. Felicity Landon reports. As terminal equipment becomes ever more technologically sophisticated and digitally connected, manufacturers and consultants agree that the maintenance aspect of this equipment has become just as important as the hardware itself, specifically when looking at the total cost of ownership.
“Maintenance, particularly preventive maintenance procedures, is becoming more and more essential to save costs and improve reliability,” says Alexander Koschinsky, Consultant and Project Engineer at Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC). However, he emphasises, this is not a case of ‘one size fits all’ – as well as type and range of equipment, factors such as operational times, automation levels and even the weather conditions can mean that the right maintenance strategy differs from the standard manufacturers’ recommendations.
“When we talk to our customers, we always stress the need to have an applicable maintenance procedure. You can’t copy and paste from one terminal to another.”
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This article originally appeared on: zone.konecranes.com