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A container gantry crane has collapsed at Keelung Port during the delivery of new cranes for China Container Terminal Corporation.
Taiwan News reported that the collapse happened on 14 October around 2:00 p.m. local time, when the Yuzhou Qi Hang barge carrier collided with an existing crane onshore at Pier 20 while transporting the newly purchased crane. The impact caused the onshore crane to fall.
No injuries were reported, with only one container damaged.
ET Today noted that an investigation is underway to understand the circumstances of the accident.
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Song I-ching, Deputy Director of the port, explained that the barge was carrying the new gantry crane to replace an older one, adding that the cause of the collision remains unclear.
Following the incident, officials will assess the damage to establish liability, and discussions on compensation will take place between China Container Terminal Corporation and the freight company involved, reported Taiwan News.
The cost of a new gantry crane is estimated to be around NT$300 million ($9.3 million).
The collapse has reportedly caused disruptions to shipping operations at Pier 20 and the neighbouring Pier 21, where space had been allocated for the crane from 14 to 18 October.
The Keelung Port Branch of the International Ports Corporation has confirmed that steps are being taken to resolve the situation and reduce further disruption to port operations.
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