en.Wedoany.com Reported - The first two new ultra-large Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes developed by Chinese marine crane manufacturer Zhenhua Heavy Industries have officially set sail for the United Kingdom. These units are part of a £60 million order from DP World, comprising four cranes in total. According to official information from DP World, once all equipment is delivered and installed, these cranes will become the largest single set of STS cranes in Europe, to be deployed at the Port of Southampton.

This crane model boasts significant technical parameters, with each unit weighing over 2,000 tons. Its design specifications are specifically optimized for ultra-large container ships of 24,000 TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) and above, providing robust loading and unloading capabilities. The equipment is equipped with four lifting hooks and, through advanced synchronized operation technology, can smoothly move two 40-foot containers from the ship to the yard in a single operation. The first two units were loaded onto the transport vessel "Zhen Hua 28" last week and have departed from the port, with an expected arrival at their destination next month. The second batch of equipment is scheduled for delivery in August this year.

Aart Hille Ris Lambers, Head of DP World Southampton, stated that the introduction of these STS cranes is a key measure to enhance operational efficiency. With the Port of Southampton's handling volume growing year by year, the investment in new infrastructure will help the port provide seamless services for the world's largest container ships and further improve its end-to-end supply chain network. Furthermore, the introduction of the cranes not only boosts productivity but also helps optimize the port's customer service levels to meet increasing trade demands.

This delivery once again demonstrates the competitiveness of China's high-end equipment in the international port machinery market. As a globally leading port machinery manufacturer, Zhenhua Heavy Industries has achieved breakthroughs in the structural stability and operational intelligence of ultra-large STS cranes through technological innovation. The smooth progress of this project will further consolidate Southampton's position as a crucial trade gateway for the UK, supporting its core role in ensuring the efficiency of national logistics circulation.

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