Australia’s Intermodal Terminal Company orders seven electric Konecranes RMG cranes for new Melbourne freight facility

• Intermodal Terminal Company (ITC) has placed an order for seven Konecranes Rail Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes and seven Remote Operating Stations (ROSs) for its new Somerton terminal in Melbourne, scheduled for delivery between April and September 2025.

• The Somerton Intermodal Terminal (SIT) represents ITC's first step in assembling a national portfolio of terminals, supported by a $400 million investment and backed by Aware Super, a leading Australian superannuation fund.

• ITC aims to leverage Australia's shift from trucking to rail freight, positioning itself as the only major, privately funded, independent owner and operator of intermodal terminals in Australia.

• The new Somerton terminal will feature an Inner Terminal with four RMGs and an Outer Terminal with three RMGs, enhancing operational efficiency and capacity.

• ITC selected Konecranes for their proven leadership in developing technology for safe remote operation, marking the beginning of a partnership aimed at supporting ITC's national expansion plans.

• Discussions between Konecranes and ITC are underway regarding a service agreement for the new Melbourne intermodal terminal, highlighting Konecranes' commitment to customer focus, business growth, and technological advancement in material handling.

Intermodal Terminal Company (ITC) has ordered seven Konecranes Rail Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes for its new Somerton terminal in north Melbourne, Australia, to support its ambitious national growth plans. The delivery also includes seven Konecranes Remote Operating Stations (ROSs). Delivery will take place between April and September 2025. The order was booked in December 2023.

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Wholly owned and backed by Aware Super, one of Australia’s leading superannuation funds managing $170 billion on behalf of its 1.1 million members, the ITC aims to assemble a national portfolio of terminals with its first being the $400 million development of Somerton Intermodal Terminal (SIT).

ITC has positioned itself as Australia’s only privately funded, major independent owner and operator of intermodal terminals and aims to capitalize on Australia’s shift towards rail freight from trucking for the benefit of the community, environment, and supply chain.

The new terminal will be split between an Inner Terminal equipped with four RMGs, and an Outer Terminal equipped with three RMGs. The Konecranes ROSs will be divided between the terminals in the same way.

“We chose Konecranes as we wanted RMGs from a well-established company that would support us for the longer term. Konecranes has proven to be a leader in developing technology for safe remote operation,” said ITC Chief Development Officer Leigh Cook.

“ITC chose Konecranes as the company wanted a reliable partner to provide and service equipment at its new Melbourne intermodal terminal. This is the beginning of a strong partnership, with Konecranes now well-positioned to support ITC’s future plans for national expansion in intermodal terminals,” says Konecranes Regional Sales and Service Director Oceania Dr. Klaus Woeste.

Konecranes and ITC are now also discussing a service agreement for the new Melbourne intermodal terminal.

A strong focus on customers and commitment to business growth and continuous improvement make Konecranes a material handling industry leader. This is underpinned by investments in digitalization and technology, plus our work to make material flows more efficient with solutions that decarbonize the economy and advance circularity and safety.