The new generation reach stacker delivered to Venezuela this month.

SMV Konecranes has delivered three new generation reach stackers to customers in Venezuela this month.

Intershipping CA, a shipping and maritime organisation operating in the northern ports of Venezuela; Grupo Hersan, a transport company based in Puerto Cabello; and Lemont Estibas CA, which provides equipment rental services in Puerto Cabello, are the customers.

SMV Konecranes managing director KG Salomonsson said the orders for three machines in Venezuela were a breakthrough for the company.

"All markets are very important for us but this is an excellent example of us gaining market share, as we have had only had one or two machine orders in Venezuela before," he said.

Five more units are planned to be delivered to customers in Venezuela this year. Rentacarga CA, a first-time customer, has ordered four reach stackers from SMV.