WATCH: Electric cranes boost Oakland capacity

​The Liebherr electric cranes on the quayside at TraPac

Source: TraPac

Port of Oakland and TraPac have commissioned two new electric ship-to-shore cranes, strengthening port electrification, cargo handling capacity and sustainable port operations.

The first two of four Liebherr electric cranes entered service at TraPac’s Oakland terminal following commissioning on 7 July. Manufactured in Ireland and assembled on-site, the cranes are the first European-built ship-to-shore cranes delivered to a US West Coast port.

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