On March 18, Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS) held a delivery ceremony for the 1000-ton gantry crane in No.1 dock, according to SWS.
SWS said that the delivery of the 1,000-ton gantry crane provided key support for the company’s overall group optimization and the release of core production capacity.
It is reported that the 1,000-ton gantry crane is a significant milestone for SWS in enhancing its dock equipment capabilities and release the core production capacity.
Once operational, the project will effectively alleviate the load pressure on existing equipment and provide a solid guarantee for the continuous batch construction of the company’s advantageous products and medium and large container ships.
The project is under the general contract of CSSC Ninth Design & Research Institute(CSSC NDRI) and was contracted on May 9, 2024.