MOBILE HARBOUR CRANES
Liebherr mobile harbour cranes further expand their leading market position
I n 2025, Liebherr mobile harbour cranes closed the year with a com- manding majority of global new orders. This resulted in a record market share. The development underscores a consistent preference among terminal operators for proven mobile harbour crane options. Heavy‑lift mobile har- bour cranes remained central as ports expanded cargo profiles without extending fixed infrastructure. Electric drive configurations continued to gain traction, offering measurable local emission reductions while maintaining full performance. Portal slewing cranes further supported bulk operations where berth efficiency and steady cycle times were critical. Together, these ele- ments shaped a robust order position extending into 2026 planning. Andreas Ritschel, General Manager Sales Mobile Harbour Cranes at Liebherr‑Rostock GmbH, noted: ‘In 2025, we reinforced our role as a
Throughout 2025, customer demand clearly favoured solutions that paired high lifting capacity with credible energy strategies.
Electric drive and lifting capacity reflect operational priorities
partner for quality and reliability by focusing on solutions that perform consistently under real terminal con- ditions. As leading manufacturer of heavy‑duty mobile harbour cranes, we design our cranes to deliver strength, precision and longevity, whether through advanced electric drive con- cepts, highly responsive control sys- tems or structurally robust designs. Models such as the LHM 800 combine class leading lifting power with designs proven over years of operation and customer feedback, delivering high availability and long service life under demanding duty cycles. So termin- als gain measurable efficiency with- out trading off reliability or operating hours.’
Throughout 2025, customer demand clearly favoured solutions that paired high lifting capacity with credible energy strategies. Electric drive speci- fications increasingly formed part of long‑term fleet planning, supported by retrofit options and compatibility with diverse grid conditions. At the same time, heavy‑lift capability remained non‑negotiable for terminals handling steel, project cargo and oversized units alongside established flows. Project highlights from 2025 deployments Several projects delivered during 2025 illustrate how this market confi- dence translated into operational real- ity. At DP World Constanța, Romania, electric Liebherr mobile harbour cranes expanded multi‑purpose hand- ling capability by combining container and heavy‑lift operations on a single platform. In Türkiye, an electrically driven LPS portal slewing crane at Nuh Çimento’s port improved bulk throughput while reducing time in berth. Northern Europe also recorded continued investment, with an LHM 550 strengthening heavy‑lift oper- ations at BLG LOGISTICS’ terminal in Bremerhaven, Germany. A defining moment came with the handover of Liebherr’s 2,000th mobile harbour crane, a uniquely-designed LHM 600 delivered to Marcegaglia in Ravenna, Italy. Produced in Rostock,
At Phu My Port, the rail‑mounted LPS 550 demonstrates its high‑throughput capability, achieving up to 1,250 tonnes per hour while supporting Vietnam’s growing agribulk trade with consistent, round‑the‑clock performance.
50 — PACIFIC PORTS — March 2026
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