- Liebherr announces the handover of an additional STS crane to a longstanding customer.
- Liebherr will continue its track record of providing state-of-the-art container handling technology to the North American market.
Liebherr Container Cranes (Liebherr) has announced the handover of a third STS crane to PSA Penn Terminals in the Port of Philadelphia, reports the Maritime Executive.
The latest crane complements the two commissioned in 2018.
Liebherr Delivers STS Container Crane
The new STS crane features a 157-foot (48 metres) outreach, a 60-foot (18.3 metres) span, and a 50-foot (15 metres) back reach, with a lift height of 115 feet (35 metres) over the rail and a safe working load (SWL) of 66 tonnes.
The STS crane is designed to significantly boost operational efficiency and capacity at the terminal.
“This delivery highlights Liebherr Container Cranes position as a trusted partner for US container ports,” said Winston Ziegler, Head of Sales, Maritime Cranes, Liebherr USA, Co.
“Manufactured in Ireland and supported by our experienced US-based team, our cranes provide secure, dependable, and high-efficiency solutions for ports across the country. At a time when performance pressure is constant, Liebherr STS cranes offer industry-leading availability during vessel operations.”
John Brennan, President, and CEO of PSA Penn Terminals commented: “This new Liebherr ship-to-shore crane once again demonstrates our lasting commitment to being one of the best equipped, privately owned container terminals on the US East Coast.”
“These facilities, combined with our dedicated and experienced work force, allow us to provide top-of-the-line efficient and reliable services to our customers.”
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Source: The Maritime Executive
