Total tonnage across all terminals increased 9.8 percent (258,627 tons), moving 2.89 million tons for the busiest March ever in the Authority’s history.

“Strong demand from retail and manufacturing customers — both in the U.S. and abroad — is driving growth in Savannah and Brunswick,” said GPA Executive Director Griff Lynch. “As existing port users expand their trade through our terminals and new customers tap into Georgia’s connectivity to major population centers across the Southeast, we expect to see additional job and economic development opportunities for our region.”

In roll-on/roll-off cargo, the Port of Brunswick achieved growth of 22.5 percent, with Colonel’s Island Terminal moving 56,580 units, up by 10,386 cars, trucks and tractors for the month. At GPA’s autoport in Brunswick, 214 acres are in the design or development stages, bringing auto processing space to 547 acres. In addition to the land now being developed, the Authority plans to add another 510 acres on the island’s south side to support auto processing. This will double the capacity for cars and heavy machinery in Brunswick.

Breakbulk cargo also saw double-digit growth for the month, reaching 232,601 tons, a 10.5 percent (22,034-ton) increase over March 2016. Strong categories included iron and steel, which grew 82 percent in total cargo (16,059 tons) to reach 35,598 tons. Forest products exported via Mayor’s Point Terminal in Brunswick more than doubled from 5,347 tons in March 2016 to 11,337 tons last month.

The GPA’s cargo report follows the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission’s approval Friday of an agreement between the port authorities of Georgia and Virginia to share best practices and marketing efforts.

“As our ports continue to experience record growth, it is more important than ever that Georgia and other gateway hubs begin to plan regionally for the future,” said GPA Board Chairman Jimmy Allgood. “Cooperation between ports, with an eye toward maintaining world-class service, is a necessary part of today’s marketplace. As gateways to global commerce for the U.S. East Coast, the ports of Georgia and Virginia are critical links to the nation’s economy.”

The newly designed solution for the Liebherr mobile harbour crane is a perfect combination of space-saving portal undercarriage and efficient mobile harbour crane technology plus the ability to drive the crane where it is needed the most. The LPM provides unrestricted mobility as the space-saving portal system is equipped with wheelsets that enable 360-degree mobility. Supporting pads allow the crane to be used on quays with or without rail tracks.
Driving in longitudinal, diagonal or transverse direction is possible. Performance of conventional steering or slewing on the spot is possible and provided as standard. The steering is done by hydraulic motors and is electronically controlled.
Gantry on rubber tyres
The unique feature of the new Liebherr Portal Mobile crane is a gantry on rubber tyres. The unrestricted mobility enables the crane to be travelled from one quay to another. The mobile portal concept further offers precise and individual positioning which brings a high grade of flexibility. The gantry naturally provides a good drive-under capability, so that other vehicles can keep moving unhindered.
No technical restrictions
The Liebherr Portal Mobile type LPM 280 was recently transshipped to a client operating in the Caspian Sea. The machine offers the same technical specifications as the mobile LHM version. The same ground pressure under tires and under the supporting plates were achieved. Like the LHM 280, the LPM has a maximum lifting capacity of up to 84 tonnes and a maximum outreach of 40 metres – perfect conditions for efficient hook, spreader or grab operation.

The opening of the new office marks another chapter in the history of LiebherrArgentina S.A. With an area of 314 square metres, the office in the heart of the Argentinian capital offers space for current and future growth, primarily in the product areas port and harbour cranes and mobile cranes. Eleven of the 17 Liebherr employees working in Buenos Aires look after sales and service in the area of port and harbour cranes, and four other employees are responsible for the mobile cranes area. With the new office Liebherr not only strengthens its presence in Argentina, but also takes over the entire sales and service activities of Liebherr mobile cranes in Uruguay.
“My greatest wish is that this new office becomes too small very quickly”, stated Daniel Haag, Managing Director of Liebherr-Argentina S.A., during the opening ceremony. “We are optimistic about the future and are expecting further growth in Argentina and the neighbouring countries we look after from here.”
Liebherr-Argentina S.A. was founded in 2004 and currently employs a total of 58 employees at two locations. At the main site in San Juan close to the Veladero mine, Liebherr-Argentina S.A. repairs and maintains mining equipment of Liebherr throughout Argentina. In 2006 a separate workshop was added for the repair and conditioning of mining excavators.
Captions Staff from Liebherr Argentina celebrating the opening of the Buenos Aires subsidiary with members of the Liebherr Family.