Batch of cranes for Italian ports from German Liebherr: the Rostock manufacturer announced the supply, through the local partner Mac Port, of four units for three clients from different parts of Italy.
The ‘package’ includes two Lhm 550 for Ipm – Impresa Portuale Metropolitana di Bari, each with a capacity of 154 tonnes and an outreach of 54 meters, equipped with electric drive for zero local emissions operation when connected to the shore power grid: “The Bari grain gateway relies on reliable and high-capacity unloading to feed the regional pasta production and milling for the Divella pasta factory. Therefore, the terminal’s focus on efficiency is supported by the performance of the Lhm 550. Both cranes are also equipped with a state-of-the-art operator cabin, designed to reduce fatigue and improve situational awareness during long shifts, while LED lighting ensures optimal visibility for safe and efficient handling even in low-light conditions. Ipm Bari already manages two Lhm 550 and is expanding capacity to meet the growing demand for productivity” a statement explained.
La Nuova Meccanica Navale of Naples will receive an Lhm 420 to replace an older Lhm 1.300. This crane, with a lifting capacity of 124 tonnes and an outreach of 48 meters, is designed for demanding shipyard operations, from removing large hatches to handling large components and tools with precision and speed. The company chose the Lhm 420 for its reliability and maneuverability in tight dock spaces.
Interporto Rivers Venice will also receive an Lhm 420, configured with electric propulsion to support bulk material and scrap handling operations at its multifunctional terminal. This addition complements the terminal’s existing fleet of four Liebherr mobile harbor cranes – one Lhm 250, two Lhm 320, and one Lhm 550 – strengthening its strategy of modernizing handling capacity and reducing local emissions.
“Italian ports present a unique mix of requirements, from precision lifting in shipyards to unloading large volumes of bulk goods,” said Andreas Ritschel, Sales Director Mobile Harbor Cranes at Liebherr: “By matching electric drive options with proven reliability, we offer performance that meets operational objectives and reduces local emissions when shore power is available.”
