Liebherr crane supports heavy lifting

The Liebherr LTR 1220 Crawler Crane has been delivered to the Peel Ports Group (PPG) operated Port of Liverpool as part of the ongoing partnership between Briggs Equipment and Peel Ports Group (PPG). The crane will be used by Peel Ports in the Heavy Lift area of the docks.

Phil Hall, commercial & unitised cargo director (Mersey Ports) at Peel Ports Group, said: “With their extensive experience, the highly-specialised heavy lift team can turn their hand to any number of unusual lifting operations. The niche offering complements a comprehensive, first class service at the Port of Liverpool, which supports the recent addition of new services and further growth.”

Handling heavy cargo

The core function of the crane will involve handling customers’ heavy cargo and the wide variety of goods that arrive each day. The crane’s comprehensive functionality will enable Peel Ports to process goods more quickly and continue providing its customers with a reliable and competitive service.

Tony Worrall, Briggs Equipment’s national accounts manager, commented: “This delivery of a new Liebherr crawler crane is an important milestone in our partnership with Peel Ports.”

He added: “We have worked closely with the PPG team to understand their operational needs and involved a manufacturer to meet these requirements, the Liebherr was the solution that ticks every box. The crane has been customised with their PPG colour scheme and will become one of the Port’s eye catching landmarks, the machine was built and commissioned at site and immediately fits seamlessly into their operation.”