Two Liebherr LHM 180 cranes for Onitsha River Port

The machines, which have a lifting capacity of 64 tonnes and a maximum outreach of 35 metres, will be used to handle a wide variety of break bulk cargoes, including containers. The cranes can also be adapted for bulk handling if needed.

Emmanuel Aguda, resident engineer from the Nigerian National Inland Waterways Authority, said, “The cranes give us great flexibility, allowing project cargo and a variety of break bulk cargoes to be handled and even the use of a motor grab for bulks later.”

Over the past year the port has been upgraded to provide additional warehousing, port accommodation and storage space.