News and press releases

ISO Limited and Liebherr advance New Zealand timber

Liebherr and ISO Limited have been building on a long partnership to drive innovation in New Zealand’s forestry industry. The outreach began in 2018, and after careful planning and due diligence, the delivery of MHCs and SMAG grabs have been operating since 2020. The delivery is considered a “lighthouse project” that other locations are analysing to expand and improve their own operations. The LHM 550 has a 51-metre lifting height and an outreach of 54 metres. The electric-hydraulic grapples feature a world-first in terms of size and capacity at 35 tonnes and 9.0 m², respectively.

How Liebherr also inspires little ones: adventure playground opens in Ravensburger Spieleland

Ravensburger Spieleland and the Liebherr Group are joining forces: the new Liebherr adventure playground opened with the start of the theme park’s 2023 season on an area of over 1,300 square metres. At the “Liebherr-Erlebnisspielplatz” in Ravensburger Spieleland, visitors young and old can immerse themselves in the fascinating world of Liebherr. Numerous machines invite them to romp around, and visitors can also find out about the Liebherr Group and Liebherr as an employer on display boards.

Doyle Shipping Group order hybrid RTG

Liebherr Container Cranes is proud to announce the sale of a new hybrid rubber Tyre gantry crane (RTG) to Doyle Shipping Group (DSG), at Dublin Port. The new RTG has a span of 25.9 meters, which is seven containers plus a truck lane wide, and a lift height of 21 meters, which is one over six containers high and a safe working load of 41 tonnes.

Liebherr-MCCtec GmbH remains sustainable at Gold Level

From reducing CO₂ emissions to developing future drive concepts for its products - Liebherr-MCCtec GmbH takes responsibility for the environment and society. Reflecting this commitment, the company has retained the Gold Medal awarded by EcoVadis, one of the leading providers of sustainability ratings.

Hybrid RTG retrofit for Baltic Hub

The Baltic Hub, formerly DCT Gdansk have commissioned Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. to retrofit a hybrid green energy storage solution on one of its Liebherr RTGs. The terminal has 18 Liebherr RTGs at the port and the initial purchase will allow the Baltic Hub to assess the technology with a view to further retrofitting its fleet of Liebherr RTG with the system.

ONE-Dyas chooses LiMain remote maintenance

The Dutch oil and gas company ONE-Dyas is the first customer to purchase a Liebherr offshore crane, type RL 2600, in combination with the recently launched service concept Liebherr Intelligent Maintenance, LiMain for short. It’s a fully digital, remote, and semi-automatic maintenance system that saves the platform operator significant investment and resources. Thanks to LiMain remote maintenance, ONE-Dyas can remotely maintain the crane on the unmanned platform.

Marcor Stevedoring closes contract on new LHM 800

Marcor Stevedoring has signed a contract adding Liebherr’s largest and most powerful mobile harbour crane to its dry bulk terminal in Rotterdam. The LHM 800 offers commanding and flexible performance, complemented by an electric drive and Liebherr assistance systems that will allow it to operate with a more environmentally friendly footprint. Additional digital interfaces and data connection features also make it overall more efficient and smarter.

Four BOS-cranes shipped for gas project in Azerbaijan

Liebherr-MCCtec Rostock GmbH successfully shipped two BOS 2600 and two BOS 4200 offshore cranes to the Umid Babek Operating Company (UBOC) in Azerbaijan. The delivery marks Liebherr Rostock’s first offshore crane shipment to Azerbaijan. The local Liebherr service station in Baku will manage the crane installation and service on site.

RL 2600 crane shipped for DolWin epsilon platform

Liebherr-MCCtec Rostock GmbH successfully shipped an RL 2600 offshore crane for the converter platform DolWin epsilon to Singapore on the vessel UHL Felicity. TenneT has assigned Aibel AS to construct the DolWin epsilon offshore converter platform in the German North Sea, where the Liebherr crane will be utilized for supplying and maintaining the platform.

Eurogate CTW to purchase two automated dual trolley STS cranes

In what is the first order of its type for Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd., Eurogate Container Terminal Wilhelmshaven (CTW) have placed an order for two dual trolley ship to shore container cranes (STS). The automated cranes decouple the land and sea side cycles of vessel handling, allowing for increased productivity.

Salerno Container Terminals relies on additional LHM 600 to strengthen fleet

The Gallozzi Group – parent company of SCT – and Liebherr are building upon a partnership that began around 2017. The new LHM 600 HR strengthens an existing fleet of four other Liebherr mobile harbour cranes. It will focus on container operations and is planned for 24/7 operation. The crane’s reliability and flexibility, as well as trust in the provided service, were among the main reasons for the customer to continue investing in Liebherr equipment.

Liebherr completes lift height extension of STS in Australia and announces new Liebherr-Transform project in USA

Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. is delighted to have completed their first ship to shore lift height increase with their new patented jacking system as part of Liebherr-Transform. The operation was conducted under the supervision of Liebherr engineers at Patrick Terminals – Brisbane Autostrad.

LiMain remote maintenance showcased live

Well-known representatives from the offshore wind industry were convinced live of the benefits of remotely maintaining cranes with the help of LiMain – Liebherr Intelligent Maintenance. LiMain is a fully digital, remote, and semiautomatic maintenance system that saves platform operators significant investments and resources. Thanks to remote maintenance, platform operators can remotely maintain the crane on manned or unmanned platform.

Port Canaveral acquiring second LHM 600

Port Canaveral has agreed to purchase another mobile harbour crane from the Liebherr Group to serve the Port’s growing cargo operations. The LHM 600 will be based on the updated generation of Liebherr mobile harbour cranes. Digital enhancements, a modernised cabin, and improved lifting height are among the crane’s benefits welcomed by Port Canaveral.

Port of Arendal adds LHM 550 with E-Drive

Located in the southern part of Norway between Larvik and Kristiansand, the Port of Arendal is the biggest bulk port in Norway that uses mobile harbour cranes. The new LHM 550 joining the port is equipped for a variety of cargo applications. Liebherr’s own SmartGrip assistance system will optimise bulk handling for a battery factory in the region.

Missed Bauma? No problem! Experience Bauma again with the video magazine

Bauma 2022 is over. But for all those who can't get enough of the trade fair and for all those who stayed at home, the Bauma video magazine takes you up close and personal to the Liebherr booth.

Port of Dover operates Liebherr LHMs powered by HVO 100

Two Liebherr mobile harbour cranes are reinforcing logistical operations at the Port of Dover, handling global products ranging from steel plates to South and Central American fruit. In a UK first, the cranes are operating on HVO. The fuel is made of 100% renewable raw materials, which does not release any new carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

All-electric LS 800 E ship cranes for SAL "Orca" project

SAL Heavy Lift orders eight all-electric heavy lift ship cranes type LS 800 E. As part of the future-oriented "Orca" project, two cranes will be installed on each of SAL's four vessel newbuildings. By combining the capacity of both cranes in tandem mode, cargoes of up to 1,600 tonnes can be handled. The innovative ship cranes will make it possible to lift components of the future project cargo while being prepared for the increasing environmental protection requirements.