In January 2015, both family-owned companies Katoen Natie und Liebherr celebrated the handover of two Liebherr mobile harbour cranes LHM 600 in a festive ceremony on Antwerp’s Left Bank. They were ordered by Katoen Natie in 2014. The LHM 600 model is the strongest mobile harbour crane available in the market and provides a maximum lifting capacity of 208 tonnes and an outreach of up to 58 metres. In terms of tandem lifts, innovative technology from Liebherr plays a major role. Thanks to the installation of Sycratronic, one crane operator can safely handle heavy loads of up to 416 tonnes in tandem operation.
Katoen Natie has also invested in an LHM 550, which started operation in summer 2014. The crane is equipped with the unique Pactronic hybrid power booster.
In addition to their major investment in Belgium, Katoen Natie has opted for another Liebherr mobile harbour crane, type LHM 420, for their facilities in Radicatel at the northern coast of France. Delivered in 2014, the new all-purpose crane will be used for general cargo operation, container and bulk handling. Katoen Natie’s very positive experience with an existing LHM 250 in Radicatel was a main reason why the logistics company opted for another LHM. This delivery underlines the positive trend of demand for Liebherr mobile harbour cranes in France.
You might also be interested in
2026/10/01
Press releases
Liebherr LS-C 60 crane to equip multipurpose vessel for operations in French Polynesia
Operating across widely scattered islands, the Liebherr ship crane supports a vessel concept that must combine logistics and passenger transport within a single platform, where space, stability and operational flexibility are closely linked.
2026/09/29
Press releases
Marsa Maroc strengthens Casablanca bulk operations with first Liebherr LPS in Africa
Created during Morocco’s port-sector reform in 2006, Marsa Maroc has grown into the country’s leading terminal operator. The selection of the Liebherr LPS 550 for Casablanca reflects Marsa Maroc’s continued investment in specialised cargo handling equipment while further expanding its relationship with Liebherr across multiple terminal operations.
2026/09/10
News
58 young professionals start their careers at Liebherr in Rostock
With the start of the new apprenticeship year, Liebherr-Rostock GmbH welcomes 58 new apprentices across eight different vocational training programs, including construction mechanics, mechatronics technicians, industrial clerks, and warehouse logistics specialists.