Published on 2 Nov 2015
Footage of the Zhen Hua 23 arriving into Port of Liverpool with five of the new ship to shore cranes for the Liverpool2 development.
Recap: Zhen Hua transporter brings five giant cranes down Mersey
Cranes as tall as the Liver Building set to be transported to Seaforth
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Will Zhen Hua dramatically rebalance UK econmoy?
43m longer than a @HS2ltd train, > than 13 times as wide, in one single delivery Zhen Hua's cargo may help dramatically rebalance UK economy
— Advance Liverpool (@AdvanceLPL) Sun Nov 01 21:14:00 +0000 2015
SHIP-TO-SHORE CRANES ARRIVE IN MERSEY FOR LIVERPOOL2 CONTAINER
DEVELOPMENT
- Arrival marks end of 18000 miles (16,400nm)
journey from Shanghai
- Five 92m-high cranes are first of eight to be
installed at new £300m terminal
A giant vessel bearing five ‘megamax’
quayside cranes sailed up the River Mersey today (Monday, 2 November), destined
for the new Liverpool2 container terminal, completing the final stage of its
voyage from China.
The cranes originally set off from
Shanghai in August passing south-east Asia, India, the Arabian Peninsula and
Africa via the Cape of Good Hope en route to Liverpool in a journey of over
30,000km (18,000m, 16,400nm).
The super-structures were produced by
Chinese company, Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co (ZPMC), the largest heavy duty
equipment manufacturer in the world, as part of a contract with Peel Ports
worth over £100m. A total of eight ship-to-shore megamax cranes and 22
cantilever rail-mounted gantry cranes are being supplied to Peel Ports as part
of the company’s £300 million investment programme to expand and develop the
existing Port of Liverpool.
Each crane measures 92 metres high to the
top of the frame, approximately the same as Liverpool’s iconic Liver building,
and 132 metres high when the boom is raised. Each crane weighs around 1600
tonnes.
Liverpool2 is the UK’s largest
transatlantic deep-sea port and container terminal and the investment in
facilities will allow it to accommodate the majority of the world’s current
container fleet, including vessels up to 20,000 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent
units) or two 13,500 TEU vessels simultaneously.
Mark Whitworth, chief
executive of Peel Ports, said: “This is a truly unique day in Liverpool’s long
maritime history. The spectacular sight of these cranes sailing up the Mersey
to the L2 site is unprecedented. Our investment in leading-edge infrastructure
and technology will allow Liverpool to offer the quickest and most
cost-effective route to market, not just for goods destined for the north of
England, but also for Scotland, Ireland, North Wales, opening up new logistics
routes estimated at four million TEU every year and
increasing potential import and export
trade.”
The cranes will have the ability to
operate at speeds in excess of 30 moves per hour and will facilitate an
anticipated 1,500 moves in each tidal window. They will be capable of twin-pick
and outreach of 24 containers up to 10 high on deck, and safe working loads of
up to 85 tonnes. They will also have the ability to operate in wind speeds of
up to 55 miles per hour (88kmph).
The fleet of STS and CRMG cranes is
supported by a multi-million pound investment in state-of-the-art quayside
facilities and support technology, including a fully-integrated Navis N4
terminal operating system, AutoGates and ABB equipment controls.
The combination of infrastructure and
technology will reduce the time taken to transfer containers from port to road
or rail, helping the Port of Liverpool to achieve targets of 65% of haulage
turned round in 30 minutes and 95% of haulage turned in 60 minutes.
Peel Ports’ investment in Liverpool2 will
strengthen the growing infrastructure of the Northern Powerhouse to create a
gateway into the north of the country which Chancellor George Osborne referred
to on his recent visit to China, citing the area’s important trading links and
outstanding pedigree in food and drink, fashion, automotive and aerospace.
They have officially arrived! And here is the Full Story
Five giant ‘megamax’ cranes costing more than £100m have arrived at the Port of Liverpool, having travelled more than 18,000 miles after being full assembled in Shanghai.
The cranes, each as tall as the Royal Liver Building, were loaded onto a barge in China in August and have travelled past south-east Asia, India, the Arabian Peninsula and Africa via the Cape of Good Hope en route to the River Mersey.
They are one of the final pieces in the jigsaw of the £300m Liverpool2 deep water container terminal, being built by port owner Peel Ports.
When fully operational by the end of this year, Liverpool2 will be able to handle 95% of the world’s biggest cargo ships – putting the city back into the premier league of global container ports.
Peel has already begun the process of hiring the 500 people it will need to operate the new facility.
The super-structures were produced by Chinese company, Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co (ZPMC), the largest heavy duty equipment manufacturer in the world.
A total of eight ship-to-shore megamax cranes and 22 cantilever rail-mounted gantry cranes are being supplied to Peel Ports as part of Liverpool2.
Each crane measures 92 metres high to the top of the frame, approximately the same as Liverpool’s Royal Liver Building, and 132 metres high when the boom is raised. Each crane weighs around 1,600 tonnes.
Liverpool2 is the UK’s largest transatlantic deep-sea port and container terminal and the investment in facilities will allow it to accommodate the majority of the world’s current container fleet.
Mark Whitworth, chief executive of Peel Ports, said: “This is a truly unique day in Liverpool’s long maritime history.
“The spectacular sight of these cranes sailing up the Mersey to the L2 site is unprecedented.
“Our investment in leading-edge infrastructure and technology will allow Liverpool to offer the quickest and most cost-effective route to market, not just for goods destined for the north of England but also for Scotland, Ireland, North Wales.”
The cranes will have the ability to operate at speeds in excess of 30 moves per hour and will facilitate an anticipated 1,500 moves in each tidal window.
They will also have the ability to operate in wind speeds of up to 55 miles per hour.
The fleet of cranes is supported by a multi-million pound investment in quayside facilities and support technology.
Mixed views on what the cranes will mean for Liverpool
Cristina speaks to more people - a mixed reaction:
"The fact we have the infrastructure to expand, that people are spending money on the North West, that's fantastic." Matthew Hindley #zenhua
— Cristina Criddle (@CristinaCriddle) Mon Nov 02 15:02:15 +0000 2015
"They're proposing to build roads to handle big shipments - it will destroy the green belt and spoil the area." Ken Price #zenhua
— Cristina Criddle (@CristinaCriddle) Mon Nov 02 15:09:34 +0000 2015
"They will look out of place here - dwarfing the normal cranes." Keith Jones #zenhua
— Cristina Criddle (@CristinaCriddle) Mon Nov 02 15:21:04 +0000 2015
The ship has now stopped outside Gladstone dock
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/recap-zhen-hua-transporter-brings-10372778
Five Quayside Giants Arrive and More Straddle Carriers En Route
UK – This week saw five giant quayside cranes sail up the River Mersey for installation at Peel Portsnew Liverpool2 container handling facility having travelled the 30,000 kilometres from Shanghai after setting off in August. Meanwhile ten more straddle carriers are due to arrive in Liverpool before the end of the year to support five already installed and working. Peel claims Liverpool2 is the UK’s largest transatlantic deep-sea port and container freight terminal and the overall investment in facilities will allow it to accommodate the majority of the world’s current container fleet, including vessels up to 20,000 TEU or two 13,500 TEU vessels simultaneously.The giant ship to shore cranes were produced by Chinese company, Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co (ZPMC), the largest heavy duty equipment manufacturer in the world, as part of a contract with Peel Ports worth over £100 million. A total of eight ship to shore Megamax cranes and 22 cantilever rail-mounted gantry cranes are being supplied to Peel Ports as part of the company’s £300 million investment programme to expand and develop the existing Port of Liverpool.
Each of the five new goliaths measures 92 metres high to the top of the frame, approximately the same as Liverpool’s iconic Liver building, and 132 metres high when the boom is raised, with each one weighing in at around 1600 tonnes. The cranes will have the ability to operate at speeds in excess of 30 moves per hour and will facilitate an anticipated 1,500 moves in each tidal window. They will be capable of twin-pick and outreach of 24 containers up to 10 high on deck, and safe working loads of up to 85 tonnes. They will also have the ability to operate in wind speeds of up to 55 miles per hour (88kmph). Mark Whitworth, chief executive of Peel Ports, commented:
“This is a truly unique day in Liverpool’s long maritime history. The spectacular sight of these cranes sailing up the Mersey to the L2 site is unprecedented. Our investment in leading-edge infrastructure and technology will allow Liverpool to offer the quickest and most cost-effective route to market, not just for goods destined for the north of England, but also for Scotland, Ireland, North Wales, opening up new logistics routes estimated at four million TEU every year and increasing potential import and export trade.”
The fleet of STS and CRMG cranes is supported by a multi-million pound investment in state-of-the-art quayside facilities and support technology, including a fully-integrated Navis N4 terminal operating system, AutoGates and ABB equipment controls. The combination of infrastructure and technology will reduce the time taken to transfer containers from port to road or rail, helping the Port of Liverpool to achieve targets of 65% of haulage turned round in 30 minutes and 95% of haulage turned in 60 minutes.
Terex Port Solutions (TPS) is supplying the order for the 15 diesel-electric Terex® N SC 634 E straddle carriers. The straddle carriers are designed for handling 1-over-2 high-cube containers and incorporate particularly eco-friendly diesel engines, which meet the requirements of the EU Stage IV (EPA Tier 4 final) emission class. The machines also feature the new Vetrocab, designed to offer drivers an excellent all round view for safe, efficient and ergonomic operation. David Huck, Port Director Peel Ports Liverpool, said:
“We value the professionalism and passion of the TPS team and were impressed with the conceptual design and product innovation, demonstrated by these straddle carriers. The features incorporated within these machines, together with the high standards of after sales support provided by the TPS UK service team, will help to increase our productivity further.”
Photo: The giant quayside cranes make their way up the Mersey.
UK – This week saw five giant quayside cranes sail up the River Mersey for installation at Peel Portsnew Liverpool2 container handling facility having travelled the 30,000 kilometres from Shanghai after setting off in August. Meanwhile ten more straddle carriers are due to arrive in Liverpool before the end of the year to support five already installed and working. Peel claims Liverpool2 is the UK’s largest transatlantic deep-sea port and container freight terminal and the overall investment in facilities will allow it to accommodate the majority of the world’s current container fleet, including vessels up to 20,000 TEU or two 13,500 TEU vessels simultaneously.The giant ship to shore cranes were produced by Chinese company, Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co (ZPMC), the largest heavy duty equipment manufacturer in the world, as part of a contract with Peel Ports worth over £100 million. A total of eight ship to shore Megamax cranes and 22 cantilever rail-mounted gantry cranes are being supplied to Peel Ports as part of the company’s £300 million investment programme to expand and develop the existing Port of Liverpool.Each of the five new goliaths measures 92 metres high to the top of the frame, approximately the same as Liverpool’s iconic Liver building, and 132 metres high when the boom is raised, with each one weighing in at around 1600 tonnes. The cranes will have the ability to operate at speeds in excess of 30 moves per hour and will facilitate an anticipated 1,500 moves in each tidal window. They will be capable of twin-pick and outreach of 24 containers up to 10 high on deck, and safe working loads of up to 85 tonnes. They will also have the ability to operate in wind speeds of up to 55 miles per hour (88kmph). Mark Whitworth, chief executive of Peel Ports, commented:
“This is a truly unique day in Liverpool’s long maritime history. The spectacular sight of these cranes sailing up the Mersey to the L2 site is unprecedented. Our investment in leading-edge infrastructure and technology will allow Liverpool to offer the quickest and most cost-effective route to market, not just for goods destined for the north of England, but also for Scotland, Ireland, North Wales, opening up new logistics routes estimated at four million TEU every year and increasing potential import and export trade.”
The fleet of STS and CRMG cranes is supported by a multi-million pound investment in state-of-the-art quayside facilities and support technology, including a fully-integrated Navis N4 terminal operating system, AutoGates and ABB equipment controls. The combination of infrastructure and technology will reduce the time taken to transfer containers from port to road or rail, helping the Port of Liverpool to achieve targets of 65% of haulage turned round in 30 minutes and 95% of haulage turned in 60 minutes.
Terex Port Solutions (TPS) is supplying the order for the 15 diesel-electric Terex® N SC 634 E straddle carriers. The straddle carriers are designed for handling 1-over-2 high-cube containers and incorporate particularly eco-friendly diesel engines, which meet the requirements of the EU Stage IV (EPA Tier 4 final) emission class. The machines also feature the new Vetrocab, designed to offer drivers an excellent all round view for safe, efficient and ergonomic operation. David Huck, Port Director Peel Ports Liverpool, said:
“We value the professionalism and passion of the TPS team and were impressed with the conceptual design and product innovation, demonstrated by these straddle carriers. The features incorporated within these machines, together with the high standards of after sales support provided by the TPS UK service team, will help to increase our productivity further.”
Photo: The giant quayside cranes make their way up the Mersey.
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