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Philadelphia’s PSA Penn Terminals receives Liebherr container crane

PSA Penn Terminals in Philadelphia has received a third Liebherr ship to shore (STS) crane, expanding its fleet of Liebherr equipment.

“This delivery highlights Liebherr Container Cranes’ position as a trusted partner for US container ports. Manufactured in Ireland and supported by our experienced US-based team, our cranes provide secure, dependable, and high-efficiency solutions for ports across the country,” said Winston Ziegler, Head of Sales, Maritime Cranes, Liebherr USA, Co.

The new STS crane features a 157 ft (48 m) outreach, a 60 ft (18.288 m) span, and a 50 ft (15 m) back reach. With a lift height of 115 ft (35 m) over rail and a safe working load (SWL) of 66 tonnes. The STS crane is designed to significantly boost operational efficiency and capacity at the terminal.

John Brennan, President and CEO of PSA Penn Terminals, commented, “This new Liebherr crane once again demonstrates our lasting commitment to being one of the best equipped, privately owned container terminals on the US East Coast. These facilities, combined with our dedicated and experienced work force, allow us to provide top-of-the-line efficient and reliable services to our customers.”

The delivery of the new machine strengthens the ongoing collaboration between Liebherr and PSA, reinforcing the terminal’s capacity for efficient, high-volume container handling.





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