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Two Liebherr post-panamax size STS container gantry cranes – built in Killarney – have been delivered to the Port of Cork.

The cranes have an outreach of 45m, a back reach of 15m and a lift height over rail of 32m. The cranes are in the process of being assembled, and are due to be completed in the coming weeks.

“Liebherr Container Cranes in Killarney have been working with the Port of Cork for more than 50 years, and their port cranes, ship-to-shore container cranes, and rubber tyre gantry cranes have been integral to making us the most seamless trade gateway in Ireland,” Henry Kingston, Port Engineering Manager of the Port of Cork said.

“Our first-hand experience of the top quality of Liebherr products and the first class after sales service back-up were key factors in influencing the decision to choose Liebherr for this project,” he added.

David Griffin Managing Director, Sales, Liebherr Container Cranes, added that these new cranes are fitted with the latest energy saving Liebherr Liduro drives, power management systems and safety features available in today’s STS crane markets.

“Liebherr Container Cranes are industry leaders in terms of their high reliability, low downtimes and low maintenance and running costs, and will serve Cork Container Terminal well into the future,” he said.