Liverpool’s Port of Garston will become home to the world’s largest hydraulic crane.
The Mantsinen 200M is the largest machine of its type and will be the first in operation in the UK when it is installed on the north bank of the River Mersey later this month.
Associated British Ports (ABP) is investing in the device to improve service levels and provide substantially improved operating capability for its customers.
It will allow the port operator to handle any load from any vessle that can pass through the lock at the Port of Garston.
As well as benefiting from faster, accurate cargo handling, the Port of Garston will be able to adapt to shipments and other cargo types as its business grows.
Carl Bevan, ABP’s Divisional Port Manager at Garston, said: “Our decision to invest in the latest crane technology is part of our growth and sustainability strategy at Garston and will make sure the facility is fit for the future.
“The new crane will support our plans to grow the business by enabling us to operate more effectively and compete across all sectors.”
The installation is part of a series of deals with Cooper Specialised Handling worth £6 million which will see five cranes supplied to ABP across the UK.