Container cranes
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Container cranes
Container cranes in a harbour at dusk. This type of crane is designed to load and unload containers from ships. Containers are large, standardised boxes that can be used to transport a wide variety of cargo by ship, train and lorry. The arms of the cranes reach out over the water where ships are moored. The foreground crane has its arms in the upright (inactive) position. This is the Port of Felixstowe in Suffolk, England. It is the largest container port in the UK
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Active Cargo Coast Coastal Container Containers Crane Cranes D Usk Distribution Dock Docks Evening Freight Harbour Inactive Large Largest Light Lights Logistics Night North Sea Port Ship Ships Suffolk Transport Transportation Twilight Felixstowe
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the mesmerizing sight of container cranes in a bustling harbor at dusk. The image captures the essence of modern transportation and logistics, as these specialized cranes are designed to efficiently load and unload containers from ships. These containers, standardized boxes that can transport various types of cargo by sea, rail, and road, symbolize the interconnectedness of global trade. The arms of the cranes gracefully extend over the calm waters where ships are moored, ready to facilitate seamless cargo transfer. In this particular scene at the Port of Felixstowe in Suffolk, England – known as the largest container port in the UK – one crane stands prominently in the foreground with its arms upright but inactive. As twilight descends upon this coastal region along the North Sea, lights begin to illuminate both land and sea. This photograph beautifully captures not only industrial technology but also highlights how human innovation has transformed our ability to distribute goods worldwide. Against a backdrop of an enchanting evening sky painted with shades of blue and orange hues, these container cranes stand tall as symbols of progress and efficiency. Science Photo Library's exceptional visual storytelling allows us to appreciate both the beauty and significance behind such technological marvels that shape our modern world.
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