CFL multimodal is in the installation process of a third gantry crane at the Bettemburg-Dudelange intermodal terminal in Luxembourg. The crane is commissioned by Kuenz, the Austria-based innovative engineering company that has developed cranes which function with remote operation systems offering zero-emission operations.

“We are commissioning the third automated gantry crane at the Bettembourg-Dudelange intermodal terminal. Remote operation systems will operate the cranes. As a result, the crane operator’s job becomes more attractive, and CFL multimodal can counteract the shortage of skilled workers and increase their terminal performance,” said Kuenz in a LinkedIn post.

CFL multimodal mentioned that choosing Kuenz was a matter of employee and cargo safety. Stressing that the crane is 100 per cent remote-operated, CFL also underlined that it “also has a fully integrated spreader system equipped with piggyback legs to ensure the safe handling of intermodal units.”

What are the benefits?

“With the additional crane, we will be able to handle more volumes for our customers,” said CFL multimodal. However, the ability to handle more volumes at the already busy Bettemburg-Dudelange terminal will not be the only benefit. As Kuenz mentioned, the fact that its cranes are operated remotely can partially solve worker shortage issues since operations do not require physical presence. Moreover, it can also take the crane handling job to a new level and attract new employees who will have an easier and more technology-oriented job.

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