May 05, 2026
Two new post-Panamax ship-to-shore gantry cranes have arrived at Port Tampa Bay, where installation will soon begin as part of the port's ongoing container terminal expansion. Both cranes are expected to be operational by the end of 2026.
The cranes will enable the port to service up to three large container vessels simultaneously while increasing lift capacity. Each crane, manufactured by Liebherr, features a 197-foot outreach, 164-foot lift height, 66-foot back reach and a 145,600-pound twin-lift capacity. They also include advanced safety and operational technologies designed to enhance performance and reliability, eliminate previous unloading limitations and improve berth productivity.
Manufactured in Killarney, Ireland, and shipped through the Port of Fenit, the cranes will be assembled and commissioned on-site. Once fully assembled, they will be deployed at the soon-to-be-completed berth 214 wharf, the latest phase of Port Tampa Bay's container yard development.
The addition of two new cranes brings Port Tampa Bay's fleet to six post-Panamax gantry cranes, further establishing the port as a leading Gulf Coast container gateway and strengthening its ability to serve growing demand across West Central Florida and the broader Southeast.
Source: Port Tampa Bay