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handling even in low-light conditions. IPM Bari already operates two LHM 550s and is expanding capacity to meet growing throughput demands. In Naples, a ship repair yard with two production sites and a 230 ‑ metre float- ing dock will deploy the LHM 420 for critical lifting operations, including hatch cover removal and the transfer of heavy machinery, where its reach, lifting power and precise positioning deliver clear advantages in confined quay spaces. The decision to replace an ageing LHM 1300 with a new-genera- tion LHM 420 reflects the customer’s confidence in Liebherr’s long-term reli- ability and advanced operator comfort features, ensuring that critical lifting tasks can be executed with accuracy and minimal downtime. At Porto Marghera, the multipur- pose platform is investing to modernise handling, storage and energy use; the electrically powered LHM 420 com- plements this direction by enabling locally emission ‑ free lifts during bulk and scrap operations. The choice of Save the date!
Liebherr was driven by the crane’s adaptability for multiple cargo types and its ability to integrate seamlessly into a terminal strategy focused on sustainability and operational flexibil- ity, reinforcing the operator’s ambition to become a benchmark for efficient, low-impact logistics in Northern Italy. ‘Italian ports present a unique mix of requirements, from precision lifting in shipyards to high-volume bulk dis- charge,’ said Andreas Ritschel, General Manager Sales Mobile Harbour Cranes at Liebherr-Rostock GmbH. ‘By pair- ing electric drive options with proven reliability, we are delivering perform- ance that meets operational targets and reduces local emissions where shore power is in place.’ Engineering focus, electric per- formance and local partnership Liebherr’s commitment to long ‑ term reliability in Italy is reinforced by its collaboration with Mac Port, the com- pany’s exclusive sales and service part- ner since 2009. Mac Port operates a
nationwide network for spare parts, training and field service, ensuring rapid response and predictable availabil- ity. Its certified processes and decades of experience in port mechanisation make it a cornerstone of Liebherr’s customer support strategy in the region. A forward‑looking approach high- lights these deliveries: electric drives and advanced crane systems are enabling Italian operators to bal- ance throughput targets with quieter, cleaner quays. Beyond this delivery, existing diesel-powered cranes can be retrofitted with electric drives thanks to retrofit kits provided by Liebherr, ensuring operation through electrical power for cranes already in service. As the country’s ports invest in infra- structure and digital tools, the cranes shipped from Rostock will serve as adaptable assets — equally at home discharging grain, manoeuvring heavy yard components, or switching between bulk, scrap and containers — supporting the next phase of efficient, reliable maritime logistics.
APP’s 2026 Winter Conference January 28 to 30, 2026 — Honolulu, Hawaii
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