For Somalev, this investment is far more than simply an expansion of its fleet. ‘Our guiding principle is clear: we want to continuously expand our fleet to support our customers and partners with ever more innovative solutions,’ emphasises company founder and managing director Mohamed Moufid. ‘This step puts us in the big league. Africa is ready for the new generation of mobile cranes, and we are planning further investments in Liebherr machinery – for us, Liebherr is far more than just a supplier: it is a strong partner that has been supporting our growth for twelve years.’
One of the most comprehensive fleets in the region
Since its foundation in 2014 by Mohamed Moufid, Somalev has grown to around 400 employees and four business divisions: heavy-lift technology, port handling, industrial relocations and project cargo as well as specialised transport. The machinery fleet covers the entire spectrum of these activities: mobile and crawler cranes, specialised transport and heavy-lift handling equipment, right up to the 750 tonne LR 1750/2 crawler crane, the fleet’s flagship. Around 70 % of the fleet is supplied by Liebherr. ‘Our machines are more than just tools – they are assets. That is why they must be of the highest quality. Liebherr is a premium brand that stands for reliability and value retention,’ says Moufid.
The order comprises six cranes in the 50–60 tonne class, two LTM 1110-5.1s with a capacity of 110 tonnes, one LTM 1230-5.1 and one LTM 1250-5.1. Liebherr will undertake the complete preparation of the machines in accordance with its factory standards, including the warranty. Some units will be delivered in Somalev’s colours and fitted with folding jibs. All are equipped with a telemetry modem which, via the Liebherr Performance app, monitors the mobile cranes across all sites in real time. In addition to position data, the app also provides operational data on fuel consumption, wind speed and the current load on the hook. This gives Somalev maximum transparency over its crane fleet and lays the foundation for more efficient operations.
The newly acquired cranes are used in the renewable energy sector – particularly as auxiliary cranes in wind power – as well as in port logistics, oil and gas, chemicals, industry and infrastructure. ‘We are also preparing projects in Southern Europe and partnerships with international lifting service providers,’ adds Moufid.
Moroccan expertise at the very top European level
In 2025, Somalev became the first Moroccan and African company to be a finalist at the ESTA Awards – the ‘Oscars’ of the lifting and specialised transport sector – and was crowned European runner-up in the ‘Lattice Boom Crane’ category in Munich. ‘We are a 100 % Moroccan company, both in terms of capital and employees, and we hold triple certification to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001. Our goal is clear: we want to prove that a company founded in Casablanca can compete with the very best,’ says Moufid.
