The Greenpoint, the largest cargo vessel to visit the Port of Albany in months, is at the port this weekend loading over-dimensional cargo from General Electric Co. in Schenectady. The U.S.-flag Greenpoint, which looks like a giant parking garage on the water, formerly carried cars to the U.S. from abroad. It has been adapted to carry large equipment, such as GE turbines, that do not fit on regular containerized vessels.
Trucks can drive directly onto the ship to unload cargo, which is then secured in place.
This differs from the more typical heavy lift method of loading cargo or containers with a crane. The vessel will leave Albany Feb. 18. Earliest info on new businesses, homeowners Sales Prospecting Center Real info, real opportunities. HireAlbany Fill an opening, find a job Internet Directory Local businesses on the web Merchant Services Hundreds of business legal tools Office Products Special deals on equipment, supplies. Classifieds Search for business services, real estate and career opportunities.