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50 years of excellence: celebrating the Liebherr mobile harbour crane

Progress evolves with the times and new lessons gained 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.

Porto Chibatão sets another milestone with four LBS 800

The contract for the purchase of four cranes was signed during the Intermodal event in São Paulo in 2022. The cranes were delivered in September and are now part of a fleet of 16 barge-slewing cranes in operation at the port. Founded in 1987, Porto Chibatão plays a crucial role in the logistical operations and economic impact on the regional economy. It serves the Manaus industrial park, also known as the Manaus free trade zone, and is essential for processing increasing cargo volumes in the region.

First LPS 600 in Germany boosts logistics for J. MÜLLER

The LPS 600 features a 61-metre boom, a motorised grab control and an e-drive that ensures optimal handling performance. The crane is designed for a total travel distance of 650 metres in one direction and therefore has an extra-large cable drum. A curve-going chassis with various pivot points has also been installed so that the crane can travel on winding roads and thus reach more areas of the harbour effectively. Special seals on the wheels have been installed as flood protection. The seaport of Brake is located 26 kilometres upstream from the Weser delta. It has modern transhipment facilities, silo facilities and warehouses along a 2.5-kilometre-long quay and a total of seven berths for large ships.

Liebherr delivers high-quality ship to shore (STS) container crane from Ireland to PSA Penn Terminals

Liebherr announces the handover of an additional STS crane to a longstanding customer, continuing its track record of providing state-of-the-art container handling technology to the North American market. With over 130 Liebherr maritime cranes playing a crucial role in the region, Liebherr remains a trusted partner for US ports.

Liebherr RL series powers 2 GW platforms for Dragados Offshore

The RL 2600 cranes have been acquired by Dragados Offshore, located in Spain. With a maximum lifting capacity of 35 tonnes and an outreach of 45 metres, the crane is perfectly suited for maintenance and supply operations in the offshore sector. Its versatility allows it to handle a wide range of tasks, from routine maintenance to supply operations, ensuring that offshore platforms remain productive and well-maintained. This crane is the most compact one in Liebherr’s offshore portfolio. The well-designed, compact, and weight-optimised crane construction of the RL series ensures optimal utilisation, even in confined spaces.

New Liebherr LHM 550: Logistics powerhouse for Port of Dover

The Port of Dover’s acquisition of a LHM 550 from Liebherr Great Britain signifies a strategic enhancement in its cargo handling capabilities. The crane’s advanced features – such as the hydrostatic drive for extremely precise control, a minimum number of components, and reduced fuel consumption – ensure efficient operations, crucial for the busy Port’s diverse cargo range.

FPSO with two new Liebherr offshore cranes

The two new Liebherr BOS 2600 cranes have been acquired by an integrated energy company located in Canada. The Board Offshore Cranes are destined for an FPSO unit operating off the coast of Newfoundland. The BOS crane series is one of the latest series of Liebherr offshore cranes. Known for its reliability and versatile deployment possibilities, it is the perfect choice for the FPSO unit in harsh environments.

EcoVadis gold medal:Liebherr-MCCtec GmbH honoured again

Liebherr-MCCtec GmbH has received the gold medal from the renowned sustainability rating agency EcoVadis for the third time in a row. This award recognises the company's continuous commitment to corporate responsibility.

Liebherr USA, Co. announces new Divisional Director

Liebherr is pleased to announce the appointment of Shane Kuhlmey as Divisional Director of Crawler Cranes, Deep Foundation Machines and Maritime Cranes.

Marcor Stevedoring receives new LHM 800

The new LHM 800 fits into the strategic growth of the terminal’s expansion, with its focus on more sustainable operations by using more renewable energy and cleaner drive concepts. A second LHM 800 has also been ordered and is scheduled to be shipped to Marcor later this year. The Hartel Terminal has a 130,000 m² terminal and a 600-metre quay with a 16-metre draft alongside. It has vessel handling options from barges up to 120,000 DWT baby-cape vessels, both for board-to-board transshipment and discharge to/from the terminal.

Liebherr Miami facilities to support FBR Hadrian X® maintenance and service

Liebherr USA, Co. and robotic technology company, FBR Limited, have agreed to utilize the Liebherr Miami facilities as a US service and maintenance base for the next generation Hadrian X® robots.

Four Liebherr Electric Rubber Tyre Gantry Cranes for Italy

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. is proud to announce the handover of four electric rubber tyre gantry cranes (ERTG) to customers in Italy. One ERTG has been delivered to Salerno Container Terminal (SCT), controlled by Gallozzi Group, while three have been delivered to Consorzio Napoletano Terminal Containers, Naples (Conateco), an MSC company. The cranes were handed over in recent weeks and will make a valuable contribution to the economies of Southern Italy and beyond.

Liebherr partners with Rijeka Gateway Future Container Terminal to supply remote yard cranes

Liebherr Container Cranes partners with Rijeka Gateway for 15 electric rubber tyre gantry cranes and two rail-mounted gantry cranes. Revolutionising container handling, these remotely operated, emission-free machines exemplify a commitment to safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability at the cutting edge of industry standards.

RL 650 with cutting-edge technology for Unity Platform

The currently installed RL crane has been in use on the Unity Platform since the 1990s and has proven itself over time. After more than 30 years of reliable service, INEOS FPS were looking to replace the crane, and following a technical visit to Liebherr’s manufacturing site in Rostock, selected their RL 650.

Training at Liebherr: pursuing a new chapter in life with unwavering commitment

In September, Liebherr welcomed over 400 new trainees at various Group sites in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France. The range of apprenticeships at Liebherr is wide, but no matter the product segment – whether technical or commercial – skilled young talents are taking the next steps in pursuing a new chapter in their lives. Liebherr offers the ideal environment and conditions for this.

Complete RL series from Liebherr equips one FLNG

As a leader in the monetisation of natural gas, the manufacturer Wison has decided to purchase five new RL series cranes. This investment is part of a natural gas liquefaction plant (FLNG) that has been under construction since early 2023. It is the largest FLNG plant to be built by the company to date and was commissioned by the Italian energy company Eni. The 380 m long and 60 m wide vessel will be anchored at a depth of 40 m off the coast of the Republic of Congo.

5 Facts about Liebherr’s expansion in Miami

With this year marking our Miami branch’s 10-year anniversary, here are some facts you may not have known about the facility!

Employee appreciation and success for Liebherr-Miami

Celebrating the 10 year anniversary of Liebherr’s Miami branch, an employee appreciation event was held at the facility to mark this important milestone.