Associated British Ports (ABP) has invested GBP4.2 million (USD5.3 million) in a new Liebherr LHM 420 mobile harbour crane that will be stationed at the port of Hull.
The new crane was delivered to King George V Dock aboard Meriaura’s deck carrier Meri, where it was discharged by operations teams from ABP and Liebherr. The crane will be used by Thor Shipping and Transport for general cargo lifts within its stevedoring operation at the port.
The Liebherr LHM 420 has a range of features to ensure the comfort of the operator, with its hydrostatic drive enabling precise control of the crane. The crane is also equipped with a hybrid drive system. Energy from lowering a load, along with surplus power from the conversion drive, is diverted to an accumulator that enables a power boost when required.
