Ann: GENERAL: LPC: LPC UNVEIL FOUR NEW STRADDLES

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21/08/2013 12:54
GENERAL

REL: 1254 HRS Lyttelton Port Company Limited (NS)

GENERAL: LPC: LPC UNVEIL FOUR NEW STRADDLES

Lyttelton Port of Christchurch (LPC) today officially unveiled four new
straddle carriers, increasing the current fleet from 18 to 22.

The investment was made in response to huge demand in container trade and to
support the future growth of the business.  Container trade has increased by
more than 20% in the past two year and expected to double in the next eight
years.

The new straddle carriers, purchased from Liebherr Container Cranes, are
diesel electric and will stack one over two high.  They are linked to the
ports computerised container tracking system and are supplied with a 50t twin
lift spreader.

The straddles were all signed off last week and have begun operations at the
container terminal in Cashin Quay.

"The new diesel electric straddle carriers will deliver improved productivity
and energy efficiency," said LPC Chief Executive, Peter Davie.

"The investment in infrastructure is expected to have an immediate impact on
port efficiency but forms part of a strategy to set a platform for future
growth."

The straddles are a part of a $21m investment in infrastructure that also
includes a ship-to-shore gantry crane which is expected to be delivered in
the latter half of 2014 and is timed to coincide with the Cashin Quay berth
reinstatement programme and development work for the Terminal.
End CA:00239985 For:LPC    Type:GENERAL    Time:2013-08-21 12:54:29