Congestion hits Kuwait’s Port of Shuwaikh after cranes breakdown

Kuwait’s Port of Shuwaikh is congested due to a number of factors including the breakdown of gantry cranes.

According to an industry source, at least two cranes delivered by South Korean heavy industrial company Doosen Heavy Industrial broke down due to damaged cable reels.

The breakdown of the cranes, which were delivered between four and five years ago, has caused berthing delays of about five days at the port.