Cooper Consolidated announces expansion of bulk stevedoring fleet with addition of two cranes from E-cranes
Published by Alfred Hamer,
Editorial Assistant
Dry Bulk,
Cooper Consolidated, LLC has announced the expansion of its bulk stevedoring fleet with the addition of two 4000C Series Equilibrium Cranes, the largest cranes built by E-crane, named Pelican and Creole King.
“Cooper Consolidated is constantly aiming to provide our customers with the highest quality of service and the most efficient cargo handling,” said Chris Blanchard, Executive Director of Cooper Consolidated, LLC. “The addition of North America’s largest E-cranes to our fleet helps us continue to meet our high standards and exceed our customers’ expectations.”
The Pelican and Creole King will handle both bulk and breakbulk cargoes on the Mississippi River. These high capacity cranes offer the latest technology to ensure less maintenance, longer component life, and better energy efficiency. Each crane is mounted on new barges measuring 200 ft by 72 ft by 12 ft built in 2024 at Corn Island Shipyard in Grandview, Indiana.
“The decision to bring the largest E-Cranes to the Mississippi River was a collaborative effort between the E-Crane and Cooper Consolidated teams and continues our tradition of adding unique assets to our operations that offer value for our customers.” said Billy Fitzpatrick, Managing Director of Sales and Stevedoring at Cooper Consolidated, LLC. The “Pelican” was erected and commissioned in December 2024, and the “Creole King” is set to begin operations in May 2025.
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