Port of Newcastle to purchase new cranes to increase container handling capacity

Matthew Kelly
Updated July 23 2021 - 8:05pm, first published 8:00pm
Going it alone: The German-built 40 tonne Liebherr L550 cranes are due to be operating at Mayfield 4 berth next year.
Going it alone: The German-built 40 tonne Liebherr L550 cranes are due to be operating at Mayfield 4 berth next year.

The Port of Newcastle is pushing ahead with its plans to expand its container handling capability with a $28.4 million investment in two mobile harbour cranes.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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