World’s Largest Bulk Export Port Orders 2 Mobile Harbour Cranes To Boost Capacity

Pilbara Ports in Western Australia has ordered two Konecranes Gottwald ESP.9 Mobile Habor Cranes for the Port of Port Hedland, the world’s largest bulk export port by tonnage.

These cranes were ordered in the fourth quarter of 2024 and are expected to be delivered to the port’s Lumsden Point development in 2026.

The Port of Port Hedland handled over 570 million tonnes of cargo during the 2023-24 financial year. With trade expected to grow in the Pilbara region, the development of the Lumsden Point is essential to increase the port’s capacity.

The two 200-tonne lifting capacity cranes will help the port handle more containerized bulk material and project cargo.

Each crane …

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