ABP invests £2.3m in new crane to enhance operations in Newport
Associated British Ports (ABP) has invested £2.3 million in a new energy efficient crane to benefit customers at the Port of Newport, ABP says in a press release.
The new machine, a Mantsinen 120M materials handler, utilises the latest technology and is fitted with a HybriLift energy storage system that will decrease energy consumption by 35%.
ABP’s Port of Newport handles a wide mix of cargo for its customers, including steel, forest products, and bulk materials for the agricultural sector. The Mantsinen 120M is a perfect handling solution for Newport as it can easily be fitted with different attachments to safely handle these commodities.
Andrew Harston, Regional Director, ABP Wales & Short Sea Ports, said: “The Port of Newport plays a major role in supporting international trade. Our operations support a diverse range of customers and commodities and we are constantly evolving to accommodate dynamic market trends. The purchase of this adaptable and energy efficient crane will help us enhance the services we provide to our current and future port customers.
The Port of Newport is Wales’ leading general cargo port and the second largest conventional steel port in the UK.
The crane was purchased through Cooper Specialised Handling who are an exclusive UK distributor of Mantsinen hydraulic cranes.
