Pictures show giant Chinese cranes arriving in Mersey after journey of more than 11,800 miles
Each crane measures 35 metres in height with a weight of around 500 tonnes.
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A fleet of huge cranes arrived on the Mersey today, marking the end of a major project which has spanned several year.
As part of the massive £400 million project, the cranes from Shanghai in China have travelled a huge 11,831 nautical miles to make it to Liverpool.
Spectators caught a glimpse of the cranes arriving in New Brighton and Crosby this afternoon, as they were visible on the horizon from noon onwards.
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The cranes have travelled a whopping 11,831 nautical miles to make it to Liverpool
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(CRMG) cranes arriving in Liverpool
A huge fleet of cranes will arrive on the Mersey today as part of a massive £400 million project.
The Liverpool2 project will see a number of cantilever rail-mounted gantry (CRMG) cranes arriving at 2pm on Thursday, March 4.
The cranes will be visible from Crosby beach at around 12pm.
Produced by Chinese manufacturer Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co (ZPMC), the cranes are the first of two deliveries set for 2021 which will complete the fleet already being used in the £400 million Liverpool2 project.