Second major crane for Port Canaveral
Port Canaveral, Florida, has ordered a second mobile harbour crane. In early 2019, the port put into service its first Liebherr mobile harbour crane of the type LHM 600.
The forthcoming crane of the same type will have a lift capability up to 154 t and a jib length of 61 m. Its 20-container reach will accommodate containers stacked nine high on deck – an upgraded handling capability from the first crane. The outreach ability has also been upgraded from 58 to 61 m.
“We’re pleased to add this major acquisition to our port to better meet the demands of an expanding portfolio of diverse cargo,” notes Port CEO Captain John Murray. “We’re projecting the pace of growth in cargo handling to be very significant over the coming year.”
The amount of the investment was not disclosed. The second LHM 600 to be purchased by Port Canaveral is now being built on Liebherr's premises. (sh)