YILPORT Continues Global Investment Momentum with 53 New E-Hybrid RTG Crane Orders from Konecranes
Istanbul, Türkiye – July 2026 – YILPORT Holding, the 10th largest international container terminal operator and a leading global terminal operator, has agreed to order a total of 53 E-Hybrid Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes from Konecranes, reinforcing its long-term growth strategy, sustainability ambitions, and well-established global partnership with one of the world’s leading port equipment manufacturers.
The order is based on a Letter of Intent signed between the parties and covers RTG deployments across four YILPORT-operated terminals in Europe, Africa, and Central America, supporting capacity growth, automation, and lower-emission operations:
- 10 Automated E-Hybrid RTGs for YILPORT Liscont (Portugal)
- 10 Automated E-Hybrid RTGs for YILPORT Leixões (Portugal)
- 18 E-Hybrid RTGs for UpdP(El Salvador)
- 15 E-Hybrid RTGs for YILPORT ATSL-Takoradi (Ghana)
Deliveries are planned to take place in optimized batches, with an estimated delivery window of approximately 16 to 22 months, depending on terminal location and project sequencing.
YILPORT Driving Global Terminal Excellence with Sustainable Technologies
YILPORT Holding continues its strategic investment program to bolster terminal efficiency and expand its global footprint. As part of its commitment to operational excellence, YILPORT is integrating advanced terminal solutions across its global portfolio to meet the increasing demands of international trade while maintaining a focus on high-performance infrastructure.
The automated E-Hybrid RTGs to be deployed at YILPORT Liscont and YILPORT Leixões in Portugal, together with the E-Hybrid RTGs planned for UPdP Terminal in El Salvador and YILPORT ATSL-Takoradi in Ghana, underline YILPORT’s clear commitment to zero-carbon and energy-efficient equipment technologies while ensuring high productivity, safety, and operational reliability across its terminals.
The cranes are designed with a 7+1-wide and 6-over-1-high configuration. All cranes will feature E-Hybrid, battery-supported systems designed to enable zero-carbon operations.
Investing in Sustainability and Performance
Through targeted investments across multiple geographies, YILPORT continues to expand and modernize its global terminal portfolio, aligning growth with digitalization, automation, and environmental responsibility.
Robert Yüksel YILDIRIM, Founder, Chairman and CEO of YILPORT Holding, said:
“This agreement reflects YILPORT’s continuing strong growth and our long term vision of investing in efficient, sustainable, and future ready port infrastructure worldwide. Konecranes is a trusted partner with globally proven quality, reliability, and engineering excellence. We value this partnership and rely on Konecranes’ E Hybrid and automated RTG solutions to support our operational ambitions and our commitment to zero carbon technologies.”
Representing Konecranes, Tuomas Saastamoinen, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Port Solutions, commented:
“YILPORT is a valued global customer and a forward thinking terminal operator. We are very pleased to have been awarded for this significant RTG project delivery and to further strengthen our cooperation, following earlier deliveries. Supplying 53 RTGs to four YILPORT terminals around the world is an important milestone, and we are proud to support YILPORT with advanced, E Hybrid and automated RTG solutions that combine productivity with sustainability.”
Enabling World-Class Terminal Operations
Once delivered, the new RTG fleet will enhance yard productivity, operational resilience, and environmental performance at each terminal, supporting YILPORT’s objective of delivering world-class port services while contributing to global decarbonization efforts.
With operations spanning multiple continents, YILPORT continues to invest selectively and strategically, ensuring its terminals remain competitive, technologically advanced, and aligned with international sustainability standards.
About YILPORT Holding
YILPORT Holding, the 10th largest international container terminal operator, is a leading global terminal operating company established in August 2011. The company operates 23 marine ports and terminals worldwide: 3 in Türkiye, 7 in Portugal, 2 in Sweden, 2 in Spain, 2 in El Salvador, and 1 each in Norway, Malta, Italy, Ecuador, Peru, Guatemala, and Ghana.
In addition, YILPORT operates 6 dry terminals: 4 in Türkiye, 1 in Sweden, and 1 in Portugal.
The company focuses on sustainable growth, operational excellence, digital transformation, and long-term partnerships to deliver efficient logistics solutions worldwide.
About Konecranes
Konecranes is a world-leading provider of lifting solutions for ports and terminals and a broad range of industries. Konecranes is recognized for technical innovation, reliability, and a strong commitment to improving customer productivity while reducing environmental impact.