Worldwide shipping of maritime cranes

Worldwide shipping

From Germany to all parts of the world

Direct route to the customer

From Rostock (Germany) to the world - Liebherr's maritime cranes are shipped safely, efficiently and on schedule. The machines are delivered either dismantled, partially or completely assembled, mostly on ships or barges. Transportation by rail or road is also possible. With its direct connection to the sea, the Liebherr plant in Rostock is perfectly suited for the international shipment of large-scale equipment. Experienced teams of specialists have access to numerous loading options.

Loading by the RoRo method

RoRo stands for "roll on/roll off" and refers to ship transport in which the cargo is driven onto the vessel. This entails special ships with accessible decks, often with variable heights. Using this method, Liebherr mobile harbour cranes can be loaded fully assembled and fully functional. This means that the equipment is immediately ready for operation at the port of destination.

Short handling times
Gentle cargo handling
Flexibility in the composition of the cargo

Loading by the LoLo method

LoLo stands for "Lift on/Lift off" and refers to ship transport in which the cargo is lifted onto the ship using on-board ship cranes. Liebherr ship, offshore and mobile harbour cranes can thus be loaded fully erected and functional using the LoLo method and are thus immediately ready for use at the port of destination.

More independent of pier height and tides than the RoRo method
No shoreside crane technology required at the port of discharge
Shipping of fully assembled units saves time at the port of destination

Loading with mobile harbour cranes

Liebherr mobile harbour cranes are used particularly to load disassembled equipment and cranes with smaller tonnages. In a tandem lift, two Liebherr LHM 800 mobile harbour cranes can move a load of up to 616 tonnes.

Use of vessels without their own crane technology possible (e.g. coastal vessels)
Fast handling with mobile harbour cranes
Liebherr's own equipment is used

Loading in the heavy-lift sector

With the TCC 78000, the Liebherr plant in Rostock (Germany) has one of the most powerful harbour gantry cranes in the world. The rail-mounted heavy-duty crane can travel with load and has a maximum lifting capacity of 1,600 tonnes. This means that even large-dimensioned equipment can be loaded safely and quickly in a single lift.

Loading onto ships or pontoons possible without own crane technology
Heavy loads with large outreach are possible
Short turnaround times, preparatory activities are carried out before the arrival of the sea transport vehicle

Shipping by road

Due to the excellent infrastructure in the Port of Rostock, Liebherr maritime cranes are not only delivered by sea, but also by road. The direct connection from the Liebherr factory to the German motorway network enables fast and uncomplicated delivery by road.

Cost-efficient transport for smaller components
Loading directly in the factory workshops by experienced personnel
Direct transport to Scandinavia is also possible without transshipment thanks to various ferry connections

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Excellent accessibility in the Port of Rostock

The Liebherr plant in Rostock offers the best logistical conditions for the international shipment of maritime cranes. The surrounding berths are accessible for ships with a draught of up to 13 metres without obstacles such as locks or bridges. Due to the direct connection to the German rail and motorway network, transport by road or train can also be carried out quickly and easily.

Strong partners

On-boarding ship cranes are used to load the LPS 420 safely, quickly and efficiently on deck. Liebherr has access to a large network of strong partners for the logistics of maritime cranes.

Short distances

Delivery by pontoon offers a good alternative for routes within the North Sea and Baltic Sea. This LHM 420 was delivered shortly before Christmas and brings its new owner a fir tree directly to the quay edge.

Large berths

The quaysides in Rostock's international port also offer sufficient space for larger ships. This almost 200-metre long PCTC vessel loaded partially assembled offshore and ship cranes below deck using the RoRo method.

Building bridges

After erection, the container gantry cranes can also be loaded fully functional. Two Liebherr STS cranes are transported onto a barge using the RoRo method. Liebherr container cranes are generally produced at the production site in Killarney (Ireland).

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Competences

Shipping maritime cranes

In close coordination with the customer, our equipment is delivered on schedule and without complications.

Highest safety
Fast delivery
Many years of experience

Heavy load handling in Rostock

With the TCC 78000, Liebherr also makes its heavy-lift crane available to external companies for loading all kinds of large and heavy goods in the Port of Rostock.

Max. load capacity of 1,600 t
Crane can travel under load
24/7 efficient cargo handling