XGC400-I Crawler Crane Building Lekki Port in Nigeria
XGC400-I crawler crane is at work along the
Gulf of Guinea, building Lekki Port, one of the largest deep-water ports in
West Africa.
The budget of the port project will exceed USD
1 billion. XCMG and China Harbour collaborate to build the port, which will
promote changes in the economic landscape of West and Central Africa.
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari stated on
2nd July, “Laiki Port will create a large number of jobs and better life
for Nigerians. Meanwhile it will attract foreign investments and improve
business environment.”
The project faced with various thorny
situations such as blocks in the construction area and complex construction
environment. However, these problems were solved one by one with the presence
of XCMG crawler cranes.
Mr. Huang is the driver of XGC400-I crawler
crane. As the front-line worker, he told us:
“XGC400-I was purchased specially for the
Lekki port project, and it is the largest crane in this project. In the last 8
months, I have been driving XGC400-I. Its controllability and micro-motion are
perfect. I am satisfied with its performance!”
The flexible superlift luffing system enables
it to realize stepless luffing of super lift radius according to space and
performance requirements. In addition, it is equipped with a high-powered
engine and four-wheel drive. No matter how narrow the field is, XGC400-I
crawler crane can operate freely.
The current shipping freight of container
transportation have increased by nearly 50% compared to the same period last
year. Lekki Port will expand the African shipping network and reduce the cost
of international trade logistics. As the golden signboard of Chinese equipment
in Africa, XCMG will further help with the transportation networks and improve the
living standard in Africa.
