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BCC Amber arrives at Port of Oakland with crane components<\/p>\nBCC Amber arrives at Port of Oakland with crane components<\/p>\n
New electric cranes improve efficiency and support greener operations at TraPac terminal<\/p>\n
Oakland, Calif. \u2013 Jan. 8, 2026: The Port of Oakland this week welcomed two new container cranes at its TraPac terminal, marking the first time European-built ship-to-shore cranes have been deployed on the U.S. West Coast.<\/p>\n
Ship-to-shore cranes are the large cranes that move containers between ships and the dock. The new Liebherr cranes, manufactured in Ireland, will make that work faster and more energy-efficient, helping the Port operate more smoothly while reducing environmental impacts.<\/p>\n
The cranes arrived in sections and are currently being unloaded. They will be assembled on site by skilled U.S. labor and are expected to be in service by May 2026.<\/p>\n
Once operational, the cranes will stand more than 440 feet tall\u2014about the height of a 40- to 45-story building\u2014allowing TraPac to handle today\u2019s largest container ships more efficiently by improving reach and enabling containers to be moved more smoothly and consistently, helping reduce time at berth.<\/p>\n
The cranes are fully electric, which helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports the Port of Oakland\u2019s ongoing efforts to cut emissions while modernizing its infrastructure.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese new cranes represent an important investment in the future of the terminal,\u201d said Cameron Thorpe, CEO of TraPac. \u201cThey improve efficiency today while helping move he Port toward a greener future.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are very excited, and this is part of the Port\u2019s broader modernization efforts,\u201d said Bryan Brandes, Maritime Director at the Port of Oakland. \u201cWe\u2019re focused on making improvements that support reliable operations and long-term environmental goals.\u201d<\/p>\n
The two cranes are the first of four new cranes planned for the TraPac terminal. Two additional cranes are scheduled to arrive later this year.<\/p>\n
About the Port of Oakland
The Port of Oakland generates vital economic activity, community benefits, and environmental innovation as it decarbonizes its operations for a cleaner and greener future. Along with its partners, the Port supports more than 98,000 regional jobs and $174 billion in annual economic activity. The Port oversees the Oakland Airport (OAK), the Oakland Seaport, and nearly 20 miles of waterfront, including Jack London Square, and a publicly owned utility. The Port of Oakland is Everyone\u2019s Port! Connect with the Port of Oakland and Oakland Airport through Facebook and Twitter or with the Port on LinkedIn, YouTube, and at www.portofoakland.com.<\/p>\n
Media Contacts
Matt Davis
Port of Oakland
Chief Public Engagement Officer
(510) 627-1430
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