The busiest commercial terminal at the Port of Oakland now has four fully upgraded ship-to-shore cranes to serve the largest container ships, following the completion of a year-long, $14-million crane-raising project.
The four ship-to-shore cranes at Oakland International Container Terminal (OICT) had their lifting height increased from 115 feet to 142 feet above the dock. Raising the four gantry cranes increased their lifting height from 115 feet to 142 feet above the dock. The giant cranes can soar up to 393 feet, the height of a 39-story building, with the booms in the highest position.
The upgrade allows the higher gantry cranes to reach over an additional three levels of stacked containers on a big ship’s deck. This improves the process and speed of cargo operations, saving time and money for Port customers.
