BRAZIL's Porto Chibatao has taken delivery of four cranes from Liebherr, adding to its fleet of 16 barge-slewing operational cranes at the port, reports London's Port Technology.

The contract for the purchase of four cranes was signed during the Intermodal event in Sao Paulo in 2022 and the cranes were delivered in September 2023.

The port's static load capacity stands at 40,000 TEU, demonstrating its ability to handle substantial cargo volumes with ease, reported Liebherr.

The four LBS 800 are equipped for container handling and have a turnover of up to 35 containers per hour and can lift up to 104 tonnes.

To accommodate improved visibility during operations, the cranes were also built with a tower extension, reported the manufacturer.

Based on the latest Liebherr mobile harbour crane design, the cranes also feature an updated interior cabin and a more digital architecture overall that paves the way for partial automation and future assistance systems.

"As a leading port operator in Brazil, we are always looking for innovative solutions to improve our performance and sustainability," said Jhony Fidelis, general executive director of Grupo Chibatao. "These particular LBS 800 cranes from Liebherr are a perfect fit for our vision, as they offer high productivity and low emissions."