Peel Ports has invested in two new ship-to-shore (STS) container cranes for the Port of Liverpool (Terminal 1) to further support growth from Intra European Feeder networks and increase its service capabilitites.
The new container cranes are expected to increase the number of (STS) cranes at the terminal and overall berth productivity still further whilst increasing the height and reach capabilities of the terminal.
According to a statement by Peel Ports, the new design utilises high tensile steel and a lattice boom and beam construction, designed and built by Liebherr Container Cranes Limited, resulting in a lighter crane with reduced wheel loads.
This is important, as the Port of Liverpool’s Terminal 1 has a narrow span and quay structure.
“Our investment in the very latest Panamax container cranes at Terminal 1 demonstrates our long term commitment to investing in our customers and further compliments our Irish Sea hub proposition connecting the world to Liverpool and by far the largest consuming and exporting region of the UK,” commented David Huck, Managing Director at Peel Ports.
