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Two of Four Cranes Fully Operational<\/p>\n
Oakland, Calif. \u2013 July 28, 2026: The first European-built ship-to-shore cranes ever delivered to a U.S. West Coast port are now fully operational. Manufactured by Liebherr in Ireland, the cranes arrived in sections in January 2026 and were assembled on-site at the Port of Oakland\u2019s TraPac Terminal by Pacific Crane Maintenance Company using ILWU union labor.<\/p>\n
Rising more than 440 feet, roughly the height of a 40-story building, the cranes quickly transformed the Oakland skyline. Their boom arms were added to extend their reach, and both units were on the rails and ready for commissioning. On July 7, the Port of Oakland and TraPac celebrated the commissioning of the first two of four new electric Liebherr ship-to-shore cranes at TraPac\u2019s Oakland terminal.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese cranes represent a commitment to Oakland and the promise of Oakland,\u201d said Port of Oakland Executive Director Kristi McKenney. \u201cIt\u2019s our shared commitment, it\u2019s our shared endeavors, it\u2019s our shared growth, it\u2019s our shared opportunity and the prosperity that we bring to our communities and regions far and wide with global trade.\u201d<\/p>\n
For TraPac, this project represents much more than the arrival of new equipment. It\u2019s an investment in the future of the terminal and the Port of Oakland.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese cranes give us the ability to service the largest container vessels operating today, vessels that were previously beyond our reach,\u201d said Chris Lambert, TraPac Oakland Head of Operations. \u201cThat means greater cargo capacity, improved efficiency, faster vessel turnaround, and a stronger gateway for global trade.\u201d<\/p>\n
Greater energy efficiency means a lower carbon footprint per lift and supports cleaner air for the communities surrounding the Port of Oakland, including the neighborhoods of West Oakland that are closest to port operations.<\/p>\n
The cranes also strengthen the Port of Oakland\u2019s role as one of the West Coast\u2019s premier gateways for refrigerated and agricultural cargo.<\/p>\n
\u201cCalifornia\u2019s farmers and food exporters depend on reliable, high-capacity infrastructure to move products to markets around the world,\u201d said TraPac\u2019s Lambert. \u201cFrom fresh produce grown in the Central Valley to California wine and dairy exports, these cranes will help cargo move more efficiently and reliably through Oakland.\u201d<\/p>\n
The impact extends beyond terminal operations. The Port of Oakland supports tens of thousands of jobs across California and serves as a critical link in the global supply chain. The construction and assembly of these cranes alone generated approximately 2,100 jobs, all performed by skilled ILWU labor.<\/p>\n
Through this investment in infrastructure built for the future, TraPac is helping ensure that the Port of Oakland remains competitive, resilient, and ready to meet the demands of global trade for years to come. The new cranes stand as a symbol of what\u2019s possible when innovation, investment, and partnership come together to build for the future.<\/p>\n
Two more Liebherr electric cranes are currently under construction at TraPac Terminal and are expected to be operational in Fall 2026.<\/p>\n
TraPac Cranes \u2013 By the Numbers<\/p>\n
\u2022 4 new cranes \u2013 Two are now in service, with two more under assembly
\u2022 440+ feet tall \u2013 About the height of a 40-story building, making these the tallest cranes on the Oakland waterfront
\u2022 24 container rows \u2013 Designed to reach across a vessel nearly 200 feet wide
\u2022 11 containers high \u2013 Able to work container stacks up to 11 high on deck
\u2022 100% electric \u2013 Powered entirely by electricity, supporting cleaner cargo handling operations<\/p>\n
The Port of Oakland created a time lapse video of the raising of the cranes. With help from TraPac and Pacific Crane Maintenance Company (PCMC), the video documents the cranes\u2019 construction from April-June 2026. It can be seen HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n About the Port of Oakland Media Contacts
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 San Francisco Bay 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<\/a> and Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport<\/a> through Facebook and Twitter or with the Port on LinkedIn, YouTube, and at www.portofoakland.com.<\/p>\n
Chris Lambert
TraPac Oakland
Head of Operations
(510) 286-8612
[email\u00a0protected]<\/a><\/p>\n