A container gantry crane at Taiwan's Keelung Port collapsed on October 14th after allegedly being struck by a crane being delivered on an incoming heavy-load carrier. The vessel, identified as the 2012-built, 12,135 dwt Yu Zhou Qi Hang, was preparing to dock at Pier 20 after its arrival from Shanghai, China. The Yu Zhou Qi Hang was carrying a newly ordered gantry crane, designated BC-207, destined for the China Container Terminal Corporation, which manages piers 18 to 21.

As the Yu Zhou Qi Hang maneuvered into its docking position at the pier, the BC-207 made contact with the existing crane on Pier 20, causing it to topple over. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident, and only one container sustained damage.

In a statement, the China Container Terminal Corporation confirmed the sequence of events. "Our company's newly purchased bridge crane BC-207 was shipped on the Chinese heavy-load carrier Yu Zhou Qi Hang. When it berthed at Keelung Port West Pier 20 on October 14, it accidentally hit the existing bridge crane on the shore, causing its collapse," the statement read. "The fallen crane is owned by our company. At the time of the incident, it was shut down and we were waiting for the new crane to be delivered. Therefore, there were no casualties. All the cranes and containers affected by this case were fully insured and are currently covered by insurance and notarization. We will investigate the cause of the accident."

Keelung Port's Deputy Director, Song I-ching, indicated that the China Container Terminal Corporation and the owner of the Yu Zhou Qi Hang are cooperating in the investigation.