Liebherr Mobile Harbour Cranes Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence – Video

Progressing with time and learning from experience, Liebherr has developed its flagship mobile harbour crane over five decades of changing industry demands, standards, and trends. Upgrades over the years have ultimately served to accommodate larger and heavier cargoes, while maintaining high standards in performance and reliability. This has included updates to the crane’s tower and boom, to modifications in its undercarriage. In recent years, all-electric cranes optimised for energy efficiency and sustainability have come to the forefront, and the newest LHM series focuses on advanced electronics and sensor technology for future automation.

Form follows function. Since its inception in the 1970s, the mobile harbour crane has evolved to handle the shifting demands of global port operators. The cranes originally featured a relatively slender frame and folding tower to be backups for ship-to-shore container cranes, with a lifting capacity of around 35t. They’ve since become true heavy-duty machines that can handle the increasing weight, size, and turnover capacities that growing infrastructure has required, capable of lifting over 300t. Based on technical innovations and research from insights around global port operations, the product development for mobile harbour cranes has kept with the times. But it also introduced novel new features, such as assistance systems like SmartGrip and Sycratronic.

Half a century of innovation. The global market for mobile harbour cranes has seen Liebherr rise to prominence, thanks to the consistent satisfaction of customers who rely on the brand’s dependable equipment and comprehensive service network that extends even to the most remote locations. This trust has been built over years of delivering exceptional performance in the mobile harbour crane segment, making Liebherr a preferred choice across diverse regions and product configurations.

Staying at the digital and ergonomic forefront. The cabin of the mobile harbour crane has undergone a series of innovations that support a more comfortable work environment for the crane operator while meeting the demands of more efficient operations. Data-driven information about the crane’s performance, easy access to assistance systems, and a more comfortable interior environment thanks to a new air-condition system are just some of the updates that have led to improvements.

As the maritime industry continues to evolve, Liebherr remains committed to leading the way in innovation and sustainability. The company’s focus on data-driven logistics and helping to build out a more renewable port logistics infrastructure through its product innovations ensures that its cranes are prepared for the future.

Liebherr’s vision for the future includes more data-driven logistics, which will improve the operations of maritime crane fleets through mastery over data access and optimization. The company also anticipates a significant growth in renewable infrastructure at ports, aiming to reduce local emissions and source more renewable energy. Liebherr’s mobile harbour cranes are already prepared for these trends, characterized by low noise, high precision, high speed, and reduced operational expenses.

Modularity helps achieve success. The “LHM” is just one of numerous iterations that make the mobile harbour crane a standout performer in a variety of port settings. The LFS, LPS, LBS, and LPM round off the portfolio. Whether installed on a portal, a pier, or on wheels, the crane operates where it needs to. Pictured here are the LBS 600, installed on a barge, and the LPS 420 E, the first all-electric portal crane in Liebherr’s portfolio.

The extensive sales and service network of Liebherr guarantees that customers receive the support they need, wherever they are in the world. This commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction drives everything Liebherr does, ensuring that its mobile harbour cranes continue to set the standard for the industry.

An evolution marks the latest generation of the mobile harbour crane. The new “Master V” crane control system, coupled with advanced sensor integration and digital information transmission, sets the stage for future automation systems. The new design features an ergonomically improved operator’s cab and a sleek, modern colour scheme, elevating both functionality and aesthetics compared to the older versions.

“The goals for the next half-century are clear: continuous technical enhancements of the cranes, swift adaptation to new developments, and maintaining the agility of a family-owned business with short decision-making pathways,” remarks Andreas Ritschel, General Manager Sales for mobile harbour cranes at Liebherr-MCCtec Rostock GmbH. With a legacy of excellence and a vision for the future, Liebherr’s mobile harbour cranes will continue to set the standard for the industry. That’s why Ritschel adds: “Reliability remains a cornerstone, both in the products and the service expansion. With a steadfast presence for 75 years and 50 years of experience and innovation in mobile harbour cranes, Liebherr is poised to remain an industry leader for the next 50 years.”

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A kaleidoscope of innovation over 50 years. Covering a variety of the most critical port logistics – from bulk, dry bulk, project and
general cargo, and heavy-lift operations – the mobile harbour crane continues to be in high demand. It stands out for its modular
applications in ports all over the world.

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