Big Chinese Stuff, So We Can Import More Chinese Shit Cheaper :

Started by mongers, January 21, 2013, 08:14:29 PM

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Big Stuff, So We Can Import More Shit Cheaper - 

World's largest quay cranes set sail for London Gateway port:



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he first three giant cranes destined for London Gateway's deep-water port, which measure 138 metres, have started their journey from China.

The semi-automated cranes, which were manufactured by Shanghai's Zhenhua Port Machinery Company (ZPMC), stand taller than the London Eye.

Their boom has a reach that will allow them to pick up containers 25 rows across deck, beyond the width of the world's largest container ship.

Tim Halhead, London Gateway operations director, said: "The size of the cranes future proofs the port, allowing London Gateway to handle the next generation of ultra large container ships. These cranes are among the most advanced in the industry."

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http://www.themanufacturer.com/articles/worlds-largest-quay-cranes-set-sail-for-the-uk/

I wouldn't be too upset if a couple of these fell off shit in a storm and there competing with my local port anyway.  :bowler:



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