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new and used equipment and provide extensive professional consultancy services to Kokkola and dozens of other ports.harbour crane and now handles a variety of cargo types including containers, bulk and general cargo.overhaul to convert it from a single hoist to a four-rope grab crane and staff at Kokkola took on the task. The crane tower was heightened by 6 m and a new slew ring and hoist gears were installed. lKone Salonen OyKone Salonen Oy is a versatile, multi- tasking company founded 36 years ago and now one of Finland’s oldest organisations working for the needs of heavy industry.Port-Trade carefully analyses the specific needs of ports of all sizes and helps them select, purchase and assemble the most suitable equipment. Based on a port’s specific requirements, Port-Trade takes on the full responsibility of purchasing equipment, transporting it to the port, training personnel who will operate it and on-going services. The company sources and acquires a full range of equipment including mobile harbour cranes, shiploaders, grabs and spreaders and has acquired cranes for port operators in all Nordic countries, Iceland, the Faroe Islands plus several other countries.The port also earlier ordered a new 17359B GA-E equilibrium crane from Port-Trade built by crane manufacturer E-Crane, which is now used at Kokkola to handle iron pellets and concentrates. The crane has a 17- ton grab capacity and 36 m outreach making it suitable for handling goods loaded/unloaded to/from Panamax vessels. Mounted on a railbound gantry, the crane is electrically powered.With its headquarters located on the edge of the port of Kokkola, Kone Salonen specialises in construction and landscaping, transportation, demolition, construction, sheet metal work and operates a fleet of excavators and trucks for heavy lifting work. A team of 30 skilled staff work for the company and all are experienced employees.PORT OPERATIONS & SERVICESThe company has been actively working with Port of Kokkola for a number of years. A recent project included purchasing a 140-ton on- hook capacity Gottwald GHMK 7608 which became Kokkola’s first mobilePort-Trade has also brokered a deal between Port of Kokkola and Mälarhamnar/Port of Västerås in Sweden. Being familiar with both ports, Port Trade’s Managing Director Peter Muller knew exactly where to find the Takraf Atlant crane Kokkola was looking for. Having one already, Kokkola needed another like it and Västerås had the right one available for the right price.HANDBOOK & DIRECTORY PORT OF KOKKOLAThe crane needed an extendedOne of its largest customers is Port of Kokkola and the company is half way through a three-year contract61