(NEW ORLEANS) — Cooper Consolidated has expanded its bulk stevedoring fleet with the addition of two 4000C Series equilibrium cranes, the largest cranes built by E-Crane. These cranes, named Pelican and Creole King, solidify Cooper Consolidated as a premier bulk stevedoring service provider on the Mississippi River.
“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. “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.”
Pelican and Creole King will handle both bulk and break-bulk 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-by-72-by-12 feet, built in 2024 at Corn Island Shipyard in Grandview, Ind.
“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.
Pelican was erected and commissioned in December, and Creole King is set to begin operations in May.
– Cooper Consolidated
