DP World boosts Port Saint John capacity with arrival of huge cranes
- The two new cranes arrived at Port Saint John after a journey from Virginia.
- They feature a 65-meter outreach and can service large vessels over 10,000 TEUs.
- This expansion is expected to significantly enhance the port’s capacity and contribute to regional economic growth.
Today, on November 29, 2024, DP World has successfully welcomed the arrival of two colossal cranes at Port Saint John, Canada. The cranes were transported from the Port of Virginia, having set sail on November 25 and journeyed 720 nautical miles along the Eastern seaboard to reach their destination. These new cranes, which can outreach up to 65 meters and handle vessels exceeding 10,000 TEUs, are significant for enhancing the port's container handling capacity and operational efficiency. This investment is part of DP World's ongoing commitment to improve the port’s infrastructure, which began with previous crane deployments in 2017 and 2023. Leaders from both DP World and Port Saint John have expressed their enthusiasm about this development, emphasizing its potential to fuel economic growth in the region and strengthen Saint John as an essential Atlantic gateway for global trade. The strategic improvements in port capabilities are vital in today's competitive logistics landscape, as they will enable the port to handle increasingly larger vessels in the future, consequently boosting trade and job opportunities in the area.