The Port Authority of Guam has returned its second gantry crane to service following repairs, load testing and recertification, improving cargo-handling capacity after high winds damaged three cranes earlier in October 2026.
Gantry Crane 6 returned to service on October 14, joining Gantry Crane 4, which resumed operations on October 5. The two operational cranes are helping the port maintain cargo movements while repairs to Gantry Crane 5 continue.
The damage occurred on October 2, when winds of approximately 100 miles per hour affected the cranes. Gantry Crane 6 moved along the crane rail system and struck Cranes 5 and 4, leaving all three units damaged. No injuries were reported.
With two cranes operational, the port is working to maintain vessel schedules and minimise disruption to container handling. Recent vessel operations have included services for Matson and APL, with additional equipment and contingency arrangements used where necessary.
Repairs to Gantry Crane 5 include the installation of four replacement motors, followed by further inspections, load testing and recertification before it can return to service. Technical assessments and recovery work are being carried out with support from Doc Bailey Cranes & Equipment, a Hawaii-based specialist.
The Port Authority has also introduced additional precautions to secure cranes ahead of severe weather, while an Accident Review Board examines the October 2 incident and considers corrective measures.
The restoration of the second crane is expected to improve operational flexibility and support more efficient cargo handling as Guam’s principal seaport continues recovery efforts.