The Port of Oakland and TraPac have celebrated the commissioning of the first two of four new electric Liebherr ship-to-shore cranes at TraPac’s Oakland terminal, marking the arrival of the first European-built ship-to-shore cranes ever delivered to a US West Coast port. Manufactured by Liebherr in Ireland, the cranes arrived in sections in January 2026 and were assembled on-site by Pacific Crane Maintenance Company using ILWU union labour, generating approximately 2,100 jobs through the construction and assembly process. Rising more than 440 feet, approximately the height of a 40-story building, the cranes are the tallest on the Oakland waterfront and are designed to reach across 24 container rows and work container stacks up to 11 high on deck. Fully electric, the cranes reduce the carbon footprint per lift and support cleaner air for communities surrounding the port, including the West Oakland neighbourhoods closest to port operations. The new cranes enable TraPac to service the largest container vessels operating today, vessels previously beyond the terminal’s reach, delivering greater cargo capacity, improved efficiency and faster vessel turnaround. The investment also strengthens Oakland’s role as a premier West Coast gateway for refrigerated and agricultural cargo, supporting California farmers and food exporters moving fresh produce, wine and dairy products to global markets. Kristi McKenney, Executive Director of the Port of Oakland, described the cranes as representing a shared commitment to Oakland and the promise of global trade prosperity for communities and regions far beyond the port. Chris Lambert, TraPac Oakland Head of Operations, highlighted the expanded vessel handling capability as a stronger gateway for global trade and a tangible investment in the terminal’s and port’s future. Two additional Liebherr electric cranes are currently under assembly at TraPac Terminal and are expected to be operational in autumn 2026.