German Engineers Lead Assembly of $6.2M Harbour Crane in Antigua
A team of four German engineers is in Antigua overseeing the reassembly of the country’s newest piece of port infrastructure, a US$6.2 million Liebherr LHM 420 mobile harbour crane that officials say will revolutionize operations at the St. John’s Port.
The engineers, dispatched by crane manufacturer Liebherr, are working alongside local port staff to ensure the state-of-the-art machine is assembled and commissioned to international standards. At the same time, a group of Antiguan operators has begun intensive training to master the crane’s advanced control systems and safety protocols.
Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin, who inspected the crane on its arrival, described the acquisition as a “game-changing addition” to national infrastructure. The German-built machine can handle up to 60 containers per hour, a capacity regarded as a benchmark for efficiency in the Eastern Caribbean.
Port Manager Darwin Telemaque believe the crane will slash turnaround times, attract additional trans-shipment business, and open new employment opportunities for locals.
The crane was delivered in 18 separate components, all of which have now been discharged. Assembly is underway, with reloading of containers scheduled shortly after installation milestones are completed.
The harbour crane forms a cornerstone of the Port Authority’s modernization drive, which seeks to:
• Enhance Antigua and Barbuda’s role as a regional logistics hub,
• Increase government revenue through improved trade flows, and
• Provide modern equipment that can meet the demands of global shipping.
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