U.S. Ports Boost Competitiveness with New STS Cranes | Mariner News

U.S. ports are significantly upgrading their infrastructure, with two major facilities, Jaxport and the Port of Oakland, enhancing their competitiveness through the addition of advanced ship-to-shore (STS) cranes. These strategic investments aim to revolutionize cargo handling, improve operational efficiency, and support environmental sustainability across their terminals. This move is crucial for maintaining their edge in the competitive global shipping landscape.

Boosting Cargo Handling & Operational Efficiency

At Jaxport, two new 50-gauge STS container cranes are now operational, dramatically expanding capabilities for handling larger vessels and increasing cargo throughput. Designed to reach 19 containers across a ship’s deck and move 33 containers per hour, these powerful machines have a heavy-lift capacity up to 75 long tonnes. The Port of Oakland also received significant new crane components, underscoring a commitment to modernizing port facilities and streamlining maritime logistics.

Driving Sustainable Port Operations

Beyond efficiency, these new port cranes are central to advanced environmental goals. Jaxport’s cranes feature regenerative power systems, capturing electricity when lowering containers, which reduces energy consumption and emissions. This commitment to green technology highlights a growing trend among U.S. ports to integrate sustainable practices, ensuring long-term ecological and economic benefits for the regions they serve and contributing to a more sustainable global supply chain.