Port of Guam

Guam Port Authority approves bid to replace aging gantry cranes

In a significant development for the Port Authority of Guam, the Board of Directors has passed Resolution No. 2024-16, approving a multi-phase bidding process to replace the Port’s outdated gantry cranes.

According to the GUAM DOD MASTER PLAN, the Port’s aging cranes—purchased second-hand in 2009 and now over 40 years old—are a significant concern, presenting risks to both commercial and military logistics.

As these cranes are near the end of their operational life, the Port’s ability to...

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Port of Guam acquires new cranes

During its monthly meeting on 25 April, the Port Authority of Guam board of directors unanimously agreed to acquire three new cranes.

“This will be the first new cranes in the Port Authority of Guam’s history. Our current cranes are more than 40 years old and based on consultant reports, they will reach the end of their expected service life and will need to be replaced by 2029. Our efforts to replace the cranes have included an aggressive approach by Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Lt. Governor...

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