Two big ship-to-shore cranes arrived at DP World’s London Gateway on Tuesday because the UK’s latest and most technologically-advanced deepwater port situated simply exterior the center of London prepares for the opening of its third berth.

The state-of-the-art cranes had been introduced up the River Thames on Wednesday onboard the heavy carry vessel Zhen Hua 10 after crusing from China by way of the Cape of Good Hope.

At their highest level, the cranes will stand 138 meters (459 foot) tall and be capable of attain throughout ships 25-containers broad, making them able to dealing with the world’s largest containerships.

Once put in they are going to match London Gateway’s eight present cranes on the terminal’s two open berths. The third berth will embody 4 whole cranes and broaden London Gateway’s quay wall to 1,250 meters, offering larger capability for ultra-large container vessels than another port within the UK.

After the 2 cranes are unloaded, the Zhen Hua 10 will sail again to China the place it would choose up two extra cranes for London Gateway. 

DP World’s London Gateway, situated simply 25 miles from central London at one of many UK’s largest logistics parks, opened in November 2013. The third berth is predicted to open later in 2016.