Common Quay Crane Modifications

Discusses modifying existing cranes to service larger vessels, increase productivity, and reduce maintenance costs as an economical alternative to purchasing new.

Published in Port Technology International, Forty First Edition · Spring 2009

Why Modify Existing Cranes?

This article discusses crane modifications often required to service larger vessels, increase productivity, allow for a different terminal operation, or reduce maintenance costs. Modifying existing cranes is a quicker and often a more economical alternative than purchasing new cranes.