Growth Through Innovation
By increasing the capacity of the equipment, shorter throughput times can be achieved in the future, allowing more loading units to be handled. This saves time for everyone involved – an important factor for our customers. What's more, the new energy-efficient and easy-to-maintain gantry cranes will replace the more emission-intensive forklift trucks, which will also have a positive impact on the environmental footprint of our customers and their products.
The tender was won by an Austrian crane manufacturer. This strengthens the local economy and secures jobs. The use of state-of-the-art gantry cranes is also an improvement for the operators. The cranes will be operated from a modern and ergonomically designed workplace in the terminal building.
In 2026, the Terminal Wolfurt will start a pilot project in which both gantry cranes will be converted to remote control stations. Two new cranes will follow in Wien Süd towards the end of 2026, two more in Wels in the first half of 2027 and one more in Wolfurt. The two existing gantry cranes in Wien Süd will also be converted to remote control in 2027.
Wolfurt: Cranes to Be Remote-Controlled Soon
The terminal in Wolfurt is currently being upgraded to enable remote operation of cranes. As part of this process, cameras, sensors and around 6,000 metres of fibre-optic cabling have been installed. The cranes are set to be commissioned in July, after which extensive testing and training will follow. Partial automation is scheduled to start in autumn. This new technology will enhance safety and enable gentler handling of goods, marking an important step towards full automation.
Remote crane operation will also be introduced shortly in Vienna South and Wels: in Vienna at the end of 2026 and in Wels in the first half of 2027. TSA is investing consistently in this forward-looking technology. The aim is to establish a leading position in the Austrian terminal market and drive digitalisation forward in a focused and consistent manner.
Conversion of 4 cranes to remote control:
- 2 in Wolfurt mid 2026
- 2 in Vienna mid 2027
5 new cranes including remote control stand:
- 2 in Vienna end of 2026
- 2 in Wels early 2027
- 1 in Wolfurt mid 2027
