The Finnish-built Mantsinen 300 – the world’s largest series-produced hydraulic crane and the only machine of its kind in Poland – is now in place at SPEED’s terminal at Wiślane Quay in the Port of Gdańsk. The unveiling of the new crane was combined with celebrations marking SPEED’s 30th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of its strategic partnership with Pakiet, which supplied the equipment.

The machine was presented on Thursday, 8 October, at SPEED’s premises. Delivered in sections from Finland, the crane was assembled in Gdańsk between 2 and 11 September. It is equipped with a 10-metre grab for handling bulk materials, with a capacity of 14 m³, manufactured by Pakiet. The Mantsinen 300 has a cargo-handling capacity of approximately 1,300 tonnes per hour. It can move a fully loaded 40-foot container over a distance of around 48 metres without having to change position.

Błażej Konkol, Vice-President of the Management Board of the Port of Gdańsk Authority responsible for infrastructure, said that a larger crane directly increases cargo-handling capacity and the ability to accommodate larger vessels. This reduces unit costs for shipowners while increasing the capabilities of the quay operator. The port also benefits from higher cargo volumes, which enable it to invest in infrastructure.

Depending on its configuration, the Mantsinen 300 can cost between €3.5 million and €4.5 million. Paweł Zastawny, a member of SPEED’s Management Board, did not disclose the exact price but said the company had purchased one of the more expensive versions. With a working reach of up to 40 metres, the crane will be able to handle Panamax and Handymax vessels.

The crane will reach full operational capacity once the renovation of Wiślane Quay alongside SPEED’s terminal has been completed. The Vice-President of the Port of Gdańsk Authority said that, according to the schedule, the works are due to be completed around the turn of December 2026 and January 2027.

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