06.09.2011

Two harbour cranes to Nigeria

Liebherr has delivered two LHM 180 mobile harbour cranes to the Onitsha River Port, Nigeria. The machines have a maximum lifting capacity of 64 tonnes and a maximum outreach of 35 metres and will be used to handle a wide variety of break bulk cargoes including iron billets for the steel mills, building and construction materials, spare parts, wine and spirits, tyres, cements, cars and the occasional container, an area where growth is expected. The cranes can also be adapted for bulk handling if needed.
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Liebherr has delivered two LHM 180 mobile harbour cranes to the Onitsha River Port, Nigeria.

The ports on the Niger River in Nigeria are undergoing a program of dredging and refurbishment in line with Nigerian government policy. The Onitsha River Port has been refurbished and up-graded over the last year adding warehousing, port accommodation, storage space and the two Liebherr cranes.

The project was coordinated and carried out by Inter-Bau Construction Ltd. Owner and chairman of the group Sir Nath Okechukwu said: “Building something like a river port for the benefit of the local community gave me great pleasure. Working with international companies such as Liebherr, assisted us in the equipment selection part of the task and we hope to work with them again on future projects.”

Emmanuel Aguda, resident engineer from the National Inland Waterways Authority said: “The cranes give us great flexibility allowing project cargo up to 64 tonnes, a variety of break bulk cargoes and even use of a motor grab for bulks later. They can also transit to all areas of the port.”