Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. has entered into its first contract for the new generation STS container cranes with a West Coast US port. It will provide cranes to TraPac Oakland, a terminal operator based in California, on a historic note for the crane manufacturer as it gets to supply STS cranes on the West Coast.
The framework contract has tremendous significance for Liebherr since they have never operated on the West Coast, although they have supplied East Coast terminals STS cranes before. Additionally, these STS cranes have 66m of outreach, a lift height of 53m, and span 30.48m making it possible to service the world’s largest container vessels. In twin lift mode these cranes are capable of lifting 66 long tonnes instantly, thus making them exceptional in quality and operational means.
Declan O’Sullivan, General Manager – Sales at Liebherr Container Cranes said, “We are delighted to partner with TraPac Oakland and bring Liebherr’s innovative crane technology to the U.S. West Coast. This milestone reflects our continued commitment to providing world-class container handling solutions tailored to the needs of terminal operators globally. We also thank our colleagues at Liebherr USA for their continued contributions to customers across the US, from coast to coast.”
Liebherr’s STS cranes are equipped with several advanced technologies such as semi automation and the latest anti-collision technologies which guarantee safety, accuracy and increased visibility for terminal operations. Supported by Liebherr USA’s customer service panel, the cranes are set to enhance productivity in West Coast ports for decades to come.
“TraPac Oakland’s decision to invest in Liebherr’s advanced STS cranes marks a major milestone for our presence on the U.S. West Coast”, said Shane Kuhlmey, Divisional Director at Liebherr USA, Co. for Liebherr Maritime Cranes, “This first-ever STS sale on the West Coast underscores not only the exceptional quality and innovation of our cranes but also Liebherr’s ability to support customers in this region. With established service and support capabilities already in place, we are uniquely positioned to meet the needs of TraPac and other port operators as they modernize and expand. We are proud to provide world-class equipment backed by local expertise and a commitment to long-term partnerships, ensuring operational success for years to come.”
TraPac’s investment in new Liebherr cranes is part of a larger program to modernize and expand its Oakland terminal. Following a $67 million expansion in recent years, that nearly doubled the terminal’s size, the new cranes will support increased cargo volumes and larger vessels while enhancing operational flexibility and berth productivity.
“This partnership marks the next exciting milestone for TraPac Oakland as we continue our journey of upgrading our service levels and exceeding customer expectations” said TraPac CEO Cameron Thorpe. “Liebherr’s cranes, known for their exceptional quality, and innovative design, will be instrumental in enhancing the efficiency and capability of our terminal. The collaboration with Liebherr and their local team has been seamless, and we look forward to a successful long-term relationship.”
