Over the past few days, an impressive construction crane has been installed at the Port of Montreal’s future Contrecœur container terminal site, marking an important milestone in the project’s progress, the Montreal Port Authority reported.
With a lifting capacity of 300 tonnes, it is among the largest pieces of equipment deployed on the site.
The crane’s arrival represented a significant logistical challenge. Prefabricated in Germany, it crossed the Atlantic Ocean before being transported to the Contrecœur construction site. Due to the size of its components, no fewer than 13 separate convoys were required to deliver all the parts to the site.
A week-long assembly process
Once all sections had been delivered, the project teams faced another major task: assembling the crane, which took nearly a week. To ensure quality and compliance throughout the installation process, a specialized team from the supplier was mobilized to support the work. The crane was first assembled horizontally, followed by the installation of all mechanical systems and cabling. Once these elements were in place, it was gradually raised into position.
Today, the crane is ready to begin operations. Designed specifically for marine construction work, it will play a key role in building the terminal’s wharf, particularly for the installation of piles and sheet piles, with the first deliveries expected in the coming weeks.
(Photos from MPA)