NEW MEGAMAX CRANES FOR MAHER

The terminal already has eight units from this manufacturer, with its first order fulfilled back in 2012. The new cranes feature a span of 30.5m, an outreach of 69.5m and a lift height of 53.3m, with a design capability to handle the largest container vessels in service.

These new Liebherr cranes also provide additional environmental benefits, as they support Maher’s target objective of becoming a net zero emissions facility by 2040. They are manufactured using high tensile steel and with a lattice main beam and boom, meaning that the resulting lightweight unit requires less energy to operate.

In addition, the drivetrains in each crane utilise an active front end, which returns electricity to the supply grid, supported by the Liebherr Liduro drive system which optimises energy requirements and power management.

Plus, the use of ultra-high efficiency LED flood lights reduce energy consumption by more than 70 per cent, compared to traditional fixtures. As a result there is reduced glare and light pollution while ensuring better light quality to support working longshoremen.

Gerry Bunyan, Managing Director-Sales, Liebherr explains the anticipated benefits to Maher. “With these latest technically advanced machines working alongside the other Liebherr STS cranes, we are confident Maher Terminals will be able to offer improved services and faster turnarounds to their customers.”

Maher is the largest container terminal at the port of New York/ New Jersey, with over 3000m of quay and covering 450-acres.