Hutchison Ports Sydney is now operating two new ship-to-shore cranes at its Port Botany terminal.
The new cranes are designed to service ships carrying more than 15,000 TEU. Each crane can reach across vessels up to 23 containers wide and work containers stacked more than nine high above deck.
The investment comes as global container ships continue to increase in size, enhancing Port Botany's ability to accommodate larger vessels and providing shipping lines with greater flexibility on Australian trade routes.
NSW Ports CEO Marika Calfas welcomed the arrival of the cranes, highlighting the importance of ongoing investment in port infrastructure to support growing trade volumes.
"These new cranes represent a significant investment in the future of the state’s container port. By being able to service the largest vessels that call at Port Botany, Hutchison Ports is helping to improve supply chain efficiency and ensure New South Wales remains well positioned to meet the growing demands of global trade."
Hutchison Ports Australia CEO John Willy said the expansion would help future-proof the state's supply chain infrastructure.
"The two additional quay cranes will extend the capability of the port and position New South Wales for the future," Mr Willy said.
"Shipping lines on the Australia trade will have more options to deploy larger ships which have greater efficiency and higher economies of scale. The largest container ships currently in service to Australia is around 9,000 TEU capacity. The new Hutchison Ports cranes will enable the port to handle ships 50% bigger again," he said.
The arrival of the cranes further reinforces Port Botany's role as a key gateway for Australia's international trade, ensuring it is well-equipped to support future growth in containerised freight volumes.
