gantrycranes – Pacific Maritime Magazine

12 Nov

Guam Port to Replace Aging Gantry Cranes

Margaret BaumanNews Briefs, PMM Online Newsgantrycranes, portofguam

Port Authority of Guam directors have authorized a multi-step bid process to replace the port’s aging gantry cranes, the port authority announced in a Nov. 3 newsletter. The board’s action authorized Port General Manager Rory J. Respicio to issue an invitation for a bid structured to procure up to three new gantry cranes, contingent on funding. This would allow the port flexibility to initially acquire one, two or three cranes that meet rigorous specifications, including cybersecurity measures and storm resilience to withstand Guam’s extreme weather conditions, the report said. According to the announcement in the newsletter, the port’s current cranes,…

02 Apr

Port of Guam Appeals for Funds to Replace Aging Gantry Cranes

Margaret BaumanNews, News Briefs, PMM Online Newsgantrycranes, portofguam, stscranes

Port of Guam officials, citing national cybersecurity objectives, have appealed to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg for Maritime Administration (MARAD) funds to replace three aging STS (ship-to-shore) gantry cranes. Gantry cranes are usually on wheels or mounted onto a track system. They’re easier and quicker to assemble than other types of cranes, and can be easily moved outside and inside and from site to site where required. Gantry cranes are also more flexible and versatile than overhead cranes, also known as bridge cranes. In addition, they’re self-sufficient and supported by their own A frames. “Our reliance on aging infrastructure, which…