The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is set to remove four non-operational cranes from Piers 9A and 10 and acquire a new electric ship-to-shore (STS) crane that will be installed at Red Hook Container Terminal’s Pier 10.
The latest move forms part of NYCEDC’s plan to redevelop terminal and container port. NYCEDC has formalised three contracts to enhance port operations at the Brooklyn Marine Terminal. Furthermore, Pier 10 will undergo essential fender repairs to safeguard it against potential vessel damage.
Following an initial investment of $80m by the city last year, NYCEDC is allocating $18m for the current phase. This includes $15m for the electric STS crane, $2m for Pier 10 fender repairs, and $1m for dismantling the four out-of-service cranes.
The demolition, scheduled between April and August 2025, will be executed by Atlantic Coast Dismantling (ACD). The cranes on Pier 9A, which are over 50 years old and diesel-operated, are currently inaccessible due to the pier’s unstable condition.
The cranes on Pier 10 were compromised during superstorm Sandy. Their removal will make room for the new electric crane, and ACD will recycle the 3,000 tons of steel from the dismantled cranes.
Liebherr USA has been contracted to supply the new electric STS crane for Pier 10’s Red Hook Container Terminal. The crane, set to be designed, manufactured, and delivered by Ireland-based Liebherr Container Cranes, is expected to be operational by Spring 2027.
Additionally, Pier 10 will undergo fender, fender pile, and chock and wale repairs and replacements, which are scheduled from May to September 2025, to maintain its structural integrity against berthing vessels.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said: “After decades of disinvestment and inaction, now the real work begins with an initial $18m investment bringing this maritime port into the 21st century by removing four outdated, out-of-service cranes and replacing them with a new electric crane.
“This is a significant step forward for this 122-acre site and represents early signs of what’s to come as we reimagine the Brooklyn Marine Terminal to its full potential.”
