Tropical Shipping Orders Four Konecranes Mobile Harbor Cranes for Florida, U.S. Virgin Islands

July 17, 2026 - Tropical Shipping has ordered four Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6 Mobile Harbor Cranes to support container handling operations in Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The order was booked during the second quarter of 2026, with delivery and commissioning scheduled for the second quarter of 2027.

The new cranes will be deployed across several locations in Tropical Shipping's network. One crane will be delivered to Riviera Beach, Florida, while one will be installed in St. Croix and two will be placed in St. Thomas. According to Konecranes, these will be the first mobile harbor cranes ever deployed in the U.S. Virgin Islands, expanding quayside cargo-handling capabilities on both islands.

Tropical Shipping has operated Konecranes equipment for more than 20 years, including earlier-generation Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbor cranes. The new order adds Generation 6 mobile harbor crane technology to the company's fleet.

"For more than two decades, Konecranes equipment has delivered the reliability and performance we need. These new cranes will support even faster moves per hour, while the diesel-electric platform brings the efficiency and lower-emission profile we're looking for. Introducing the first mobile harbor cranes to St. Croix and St. Thomas is a major milestone for our cargo and maintenance operations in the U.S. Virgin Islands as we continue delivering the first-class service our customers expect. This investment also reflects Tropical Shipping's long-standing commitment to improving efficiency and reducing emissions through practical, proven technologies that support the Caribbean's supply chain," said Kevin Blake, director of fleet maintenance at Tropical Shipping.

The order also includes Konecranes TRUCONNECT remote monitoring technology. Because Tropical Shipping performs most of its maintenance work across multiple island locations, the remote monitoring system is intended to provide operational data that allows Konecranes to support the company with spare parts and technical assistance when needed.

“This is the kind of project that shows what can be achieved through long-term partnerships. Tropical Shipping knows our mobile harbor crane technology extremely well and this order moves their fleet development forward with our Generation 6 technology. We’re proud to support a milestone investment that will reshape cargo handling on the U.S. Virgin Islands,” said Alan Garcia, vice president of regional sales, Port Solutions, Konecranes.

Konecranes said the project also aligns with its Ecolifting initiative, which focuses on reducing emissions in port operations through technologies including renewable diesel-powered, hybrid and fully electric equipment. The new mobile harbor cranes use a diesel-electric platform designed to improve operating efficiency while lowering emissions.