Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) has invested in two additional Liebherr LHM 550 cranes, following an initial purchase of two LHM 550 models in 2015.
The remarkable growth of the Port of Maputo and its activities in recent years and the increasing demand from its customers have been the key drivers for adding the two cranes to its fleet for bulk handling. Its high capacity and fast movements offer the productivity required for high-density bulk material like ferrochrome, which is one of the main products being handled at Maputo Ports.
The investment in equipment also includes the training of several operators and technicians for the handling and maintenance of the new machines. In addition, the existing service contract between Liebherr and Maputo Ports was extended to include the new equipment.Â
Marla Calado, Chief Operations Officer, said: “In addition to the two mobile harbour cranes, we have recently acquired 14 payloaders, 8 tractors, 8 forklifts and 2 rail excavators (for wagon unloading operations). This investment is in line with the need to improve the berth usage and the rehabilitation and deepening works that are taking place at the moment.”Â