The Port said today the $14 million-to-$21 million project will begin this spring at its largest marine terminal. The objective: make it easier to load and unload megaships with containers stacked high above deck.

“We’re already working the largest ships to call in North America,” said Port of Oakland Maritime Director John Driscoll.  “By raising the height of ship-to-shore cranes, we make certain that we’re ready as more megaships head our way.”

The governing Board of Port Commissioners approved the crane plan at a meeting last night.  It calls for installing longer legs on four-to-six cranes at Oakland International Container Terminal.  The terminal handles 70 percent of Oakland’s cargo.  Last winter it received the 1,300-foot long Benjamin Franklin, the largest container ship ever to visit the U.S.

The Port of Oakland said it will pay to raise the cranes.  It added that the terminal operator, SSA, will repay the Port over the life of its Oakland lease.

In simple terms, here’s how cranes are raised:

  • A massive jack lifts the entire structure off the terminal deck.
  • Portions of the original crane legs are cut away.
  • New leg extensions are placed under the crane and fastened into place.

The terminal said it hopes to begin work on the cranes in April.  Completion is scheduled for the second quarter of 2018, depending on how many cranes are raised.  That number will also determine the total cost of the project.

The Port said it will take about nine weeks to raise each crane.  Jacking equipment is already en route to Oakland, the Port said.  Up to 40 tractor-trailers will be used to transport the equipment.  Steel leg extensions are being fabricated in China where the cranes were manufactured.

“We need bigger cranes to work the larger and more heavily laden ships calling Oakland,” said SSA President Ed DeNike.  It’s part of SSA’s long-term commitment to Oakland.”

About the Port of Oakland
The Port of Oakland oversees the Oakland seaport, Oakland International Airport, and 20 miles of waterfront. Together with its business partners, the Port supports more than 73,000 jobs in the region and nearly 827,000 jobs across the United States. Connect with the Port of Oakland and Oakland International Airport through Facebook, or with the Port on Twitter, YouTube, and at www.portofoakland.com.

Source: portofoakland
2017-02-27

Naval gazing, what lies ahead for the supply chain Rockford IL

As this blighted year nears its end, three maritime journalists were asked to assess the industry as it enters a critical period in history. Change is afoot and 2021 is likely to herald a new beginning for some, writes Nick Savvides, managing editor at Container News.

Read more ...

10ft Shipping Containers

$5,200.00 each

in stock NOW / Call for Pricing

Curently sold out but you can pre-order below

BUY NOW

20ft Shipping Containers

$1.00 per unit for buying at least 6

20' NEW ONE TRIP Scratch And Dent

Several shipping container units in Nashville 20ft and 40ft New High cubes

 

Damaged make us an offer

 

Dec 8 2023

$2,495.00 each

Nashville 20' USED WWT off stack

Dry boxes call Danny for details

Please make a $250 deposit to secure these prices

Price is for pickup

 

 

$2,950.00 each

20ft Nashville Used Cargo ready Dry A units

Nice Cargo Worthy Dry boxes 4 left today Dec 8,2023 Nashville While supplies last

$3,195.00 per unit for buying at least 2

12.10.23 NEW ONE TRIP 20FT NASHVILLE TAN PRE ORDER ONLY PRICE $3195.00 $250 deposit to reserve

BUY NOW

 

12.10.23 Nashville brand new 20 one trippers on water now

Pre order bulk to get this price min qty order x2

 

 

Free

OPEN SIDE 20 FT X5 AVAILABLE IN NASHVILLE

Curently sold out but you can pre-order below

BUY NOW

40ft Shipping Containers

$5,900.00 per unit for buying at least 2

40' NEW HIGH CUBE One Trip White (+23 units ava)

December 6 2023 6 left

Price until gone at $5900

 

 

$2,999.00 each

PENDING SALE NASHVILLE CALL/ Only today Sale x2 40 HIGH CUBE $2999.00

BUY NOW

 

X2 40 high cubes as is good dry units must order with deposit to secure Nashville shipping container delivery

$4,999.00 per unit for buying at least 2

Only today In Nashville Sale Matching pair x2 40 HIGH CUBE NEW DARK RICH BLUE Color $4999.00

BUY NOW

 

X2 40 high cubes in Nashville brand new super nice bright Interiors white must buy both to get price Sale ends this week. Just buy now by placing a $500 deposit I will call.

 

Danny

$3,590.00 each

Only today SALE Nashville 40ft CARGOWORTY $3590 4x4 deliveries up to 150 mi. Ava

BUY NOW

 

Clean 40STD great for Nashville residential storage $3590 while supplies last

Save over $1000

 

Call Danny

Free

ONLY 1/SOLD PENDING 12-12-23 New one trip tan Nashville 40 ft High Cube Double Door at both ends

BUY NOW

 

12.10.23 40 high cube shipping container Nashville one trip Double door tan