Multi-million dollar high-capacity harbour crane arrives in Antigua, signals new era for port operations

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- Advertisement -By Deslyn A JosephThe long-awaited $15 million high-capacity mobile harbour crane has finally arrived at Antigua’s Deepwater Harbour, marking a major milestone in the modernization of the Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority (ABPA). The newly delivered Liebherr LHM 420 mobile harbour crane, a next-generation piece of cargo-handling technology, replaces the ageing LHM 320 that has faithfully served the port since 2001. “This crane is more than a replacement — it’s a transformation,” said Port Manager Darwin Telemaque. Port Manager Darwin Telemaque. As global supply chains shift and regional ports vie for relevance, Antigua is setting itself apart as a world-class, high-performance cargo hub.