An unnamed expanding container terminal in the Republic of Congo is growing its fleet with an order for 12 pieces of materials handling equipment including reach stackers and empty container handlers, to support the growth in its operations.

The order for five Liftace 4532 TCE5 reach stackers, six Liftace E 6/7 ECC9 empty container handlers, and one Gottwald ESP.7 mobile harbour crane, was placed with Konecranes in Q1 2026 and delivery is scheduled for H2 this year.

The financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

Konecranes says the terminal is located on the Democratic Republic of Congo’s west coast and supports regional container flows across Central Africa. 

It has an established relationship with Konecranes, accepting deliveries of reach stackers and empty container handlers between 2021 and 2025 .

The five Liftace 4532 TCE5 reach stackers are designed to support efficient container movement across the yard, while the six  Liftace E 6/7 ECC9 empty container handlers deliver dedicated capacity for stacking and repositioning empty containers.

Local delivery and lifecycle support for the lift trucks will be provided through Konecranes’ distributor Paterson Simons, which will maintain an on-site presence for eight months, supporting commissioning and initial operations.

“Our long-standing cooperation with the terminal group, together with Paterson Simons’ local presence, creates the conditions for smooth commissioning and dependable lifecycle support," says Patrik Lundbäck, VP, sales & distribution, lift trucks, Konecranes.

"The result is a fleet designed to improve operational efficiency and sustain performance.”