New Liebherr harbour crane for ABP Newport

Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Port of Newport, UK has taken delivery of a new Liebherr LHM 180 mobile harbour crane.

The crane has a lifting capacity of 64 tonnes and is 50 metres high. It will be used to help improve the handling of cargo arriving and departing at the docks.

ABP Port director South Wales Matthew Kennerley said, "ABP Newport is thrilled with the purchase of the new Liebherr crane as it will provide an excellent addition to our cargo handling capability and help the port achieve improved productivity and efficiency across a broad range of cargoes.

“This is another example of ABP’s ongoing investment in South Wales and our commitment to delivering the highest standards of customer service.

“We have been extremely impressed with the outstanding service Liebherr has provided in the delivery and installation of the crane and look forward to conducting business with them again when the opportunity arises.”

Robert Alexander, sales engineer at Liebherr Great Britain and Ireland said, “We are proud to be working with ABP at Newport. This new purchase further cements an excellent working relationship and extends our portfolio of cranes at the port. We wish the port every success as they expand their operations and we look forward to working with them again in the future.”

The new crane will accompany two existing mobile harbour cranes and a number of quayside cranes at the port.