Liverpool adds crane capacity

The crane, which will become fully operational later this month (April), is equipped with real-time diagnostic capability and has the ability to handle 82 tonnes at its hook and 41 tonnes when in spreader mode.

David Huck, head of port operations for Peel Ports Mersey, said that this recent addition is already having an impact on Liverpool’s capability by further enhancing services across a wide commodity mix including dry bulks, metals and containers handled by barge.

“This crane is the first of several planned for delivery in 2011 and is further evidence of our commitment to investment and growth. More importantly these cranes will vastly improve our service offering, productivity and capacity, coming with a range of both high and low density grabs with a cubic capacity of 13.5m³ and a 40ft spreader frame.”