JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Two massive container cranes have arrived at JAXPORT’s Blount Island terminal and are now being assembled.
The cranes were shipped in parts from Ireland and made by Liebherr, a German crane manufacturer.
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They’re designed to handle bigger ships, able to reach across 19 containers and lift up to 65 long tons.
They also include energy-saving technology that creates power while lowering containers.
A third crane is still under construction in Ireland and is expected to arrive in December. It will be used at JAXPORT’s Talleyrand terminal starting in early 2026.
Florida has invested $53 million in recent years to help JAXPORT upgrade its crane fleet.
Another $40 million in upgrades is planned over the next five years.
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JAXPORT is the busiest container port in Florida and one of the top vehicle-handling ports in the country.
Port operations support more than 258,000 jobs and generate $44 billion for the state’s economy each year.
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