The Jacksonville Port Authority has received two new 50-gauge ship-to-shore container cranes at its Blount Island Marine Terminal, marking a key milestone in the port’s modernization strategy.
Manufactured by Germany-based Liebherr Crane Company, the cranes arrived in sections and are now being assembled on-site. They are expected to be fully operational by the end of 2025.
A third crane, also 50-gauge and currently under construction at Liebherr’s Ireland facility, is scheduled to arrive in December 2025 and will be deployed at Talleyrand Marine Terminal in early 2026.
Engineered to handle larger and wider vessels, each crane is capable of reaching 19 containers across a ship’s deck and lifting up to 65 long tons.
Notably, the cranes incorporate regenerative power systems, allowing them to consume energy when lifting and generate electricity during lowering boosting energy efficiency and cutting emissions.
The $53 million acquisition of the three cranes was made possible through funding provided by the State of Florida over the past two years, earmarked for crane procurement and terminal enhancements.
In addition to the new cranes, JAXPORT is planning over $40 million in further crane upgrades over the next five years as part of its commitment to expanding port capabilities and reducing its environmental footprint.
