Liebherr Maritime Cranes and components

We select port, ship and offshore cranes, working equipment and components. Configuration is coordinated with cargo flow, installation position and project infrastructure.

LHM mobile harbour cranes

The LHM programme includes LHM 180, 280, 420, 550, 600 and 800. These cranes address different port cargo types. Selected drive, working equipment and support configuration are coordinated with terminal infrastructure.

LHM 180 / LHM 280 models
LHM 420 / LHM 550 models
LHM 600 / LHM 800 models
Project-specific drive and equipment

STS ship-to-shore container cranes

STS handles containers between vessel and shore. The published programme covers Panamax through Megamax configurations and single, twin and tandem lifting arrangements. Outreach, height and working equipment are defined for the individual project.

STS ship-to-shore series
Panamax–Megamax configurations
Single, twin and tandem lifting
Project-defined outreach and height

RTG and RMG yard cranes

RTG uses rubber tyres, while RMG travels on rails. These cranes address container-yard operations. Working area, span, controls and interaction with the terminal are defined by the selected equipment configuration.

Rubber-tyre RTG series
Rail-mounted RMG series
Container stacking operations
Terminal-system interfaces

LPS, LPS E and LPM portal cranes

The portal programme includes LPS, electric LPS 420 E and the wheeled LPM arrangement. The base is coordinated with equipment placement on the quay. The electric version requires a separately defined energy installation.

LPS portal cranes
Electric LPS 420 E model
Wheeled LPM portal
Rail-mounted or wheeled base

FCC and LFS fixed port cranes

FCC uses a fixed pedestal for different cargo operations. LFS is the fixed slewing arrangement on a base pillar. Installation interfaces and working equipment are considered for the conditions of the individual quay.

Fixed FCC series
Fixed slewing LFS series
Pedestal or base pillar
Containers and dry bulk

LS and LS-C ship cranes

LS covers shipboard heavy lifting with all-electric or electro-hydraulic drive. LS-C is the cylinder-luffing ship-crane series. Installation and working equipment are coordinated with the vessel and cargo-handling task.

LS ship-crane series
Cylinder-luffing LS-C series
All-electric or electro-hydraulic drive
Vessel installation interfaces

RL, RL-K and BOS offshore cranes

The offshore programme includes ram-luffing RL, knuckle-boom RL-K and rope-luffing BOS cranes. Application and placement define the working configuration. Installation interfaces are coordinated with the platform or vessel project.

Ram-luffing RL series
Knuckle-boom RL-K series
Rope-luffing BOS series
Project installation interfaces

CBG transshipment cranes

CBG addresses transshipment solutions on barges and transshippers. The programme lists CBG 310, CBG 360 and all-electric CBG 500 E. Crane, supporting structure and power source are considered as connected parts of the project.

CBG 310 model
CBG 360 model
All-electric CBG 500 E model
Barge or transshipper installation

Selecting a crane for the cargo flow

A Liebherr harbour crane is selected around cargo, working area and terminal organisation. Containers, bulk materials and heavy general cargo require different tools and operating cycles. One machine’s maximum lifting capacity does not describe the throughput of the entire handling area.

The specification connects vessel, quay, storage position and transport interfaces. Carrier, drive and load-handling equipment are considered separately.

This supports comparison of complete equipment options and defines connections and accessories within the supply package rather than selecting a crane by one maximum figure from the overall manufacturer programme.

LHM and terminal infrastructure

An LHM mobile harbour crane connects working equipment with its support base and terminal travel conditions. Electric, hybrid and other drive arrangements are considered for the individual machine. A programme option does not establish identical requirements for every operating site.

The project defines working area, energy-source location and interaction with the cargo flow. Replacement procurement separates drives, support mechanisms and attachment components.

This supports a complete package and distinguishes restoration of one assembly from a change to the full crane configuration or preparation of infrastructure for another operating arrangement at the terminal.

The STS quay operation

A ship-to-shore container crane connects the vessel and land sides of the cargo process. Outreach, height, working equipment and container transfer are considered together with the actual terminal. The lifting operation follows the selected configuration.

The specification separately describes crane mechanisms, load-handling equipment and site interfaces. Replacement assemblies are related to the installed version and controls.

This defines package content and its check programme without combining ratings from different size groups or lifting arrangements. It also keeps the individual project task separate from the general description of a container-handling crane.

RTG and RMG yard layouts

A rubber-tyre RTG and rail-mounted RMG create different container-yard arrangements. Carrier, span, working area and transport interaction define the selected configuration. Base selection is connected to the terminal layout and movement organisation.

The project distinguishes lifting, travel and control mechanisms. Assembly procurement separately considers travel components, drives and terminal-system interfaces. This separates a mechanism defect from a limitation elsewhere in the handling process.

It also supports a restoration package for the actual equipment, including connections, required accessories and a subsequent check of the agreed working function within the operator’s yard arrangement.

Portal and fixed installations

LPS and LPM, alongside fixed FCC and LFS, represent different equipment-placement arrangements. Rail or wheel travel, a base pillar and a fixed pedestal create different project boundaries. The specification considers these alternatives separately.

Equipment selection connects the crane, supporting structure, working tool and maintenance access. A replacement assembly is identified by its position in the installed mechanism and mounting interfaces.

This supports package checks and installation preparation while preserving the distinction between buying new equipment, restoring an assembly and changing quay infrastructure for a defined cargo operation at the terminal.

LS and LS-C vessel interfaces

A ship crane is permanently connected to the installation position and systems of an individual vessel. LS and LS-C distinguish different working mechanisms and drive arrangements. Equipment selection begins with the cargo task, placement and required interfaces.

The specification separates the supporting structure, hoisting and luffing mechanisms, controls and load-handling equipment. Replacement-assembly identity is connected to the installed version rather than only the general ship-crane category.

This defines supply boundaries and relates the subsequent restoration check to the actual configuration and condition of connected vessel systems, within the scope agreed for the project.

Offshore placement and configuration

An offshore installation connects a crane with a platform or vessel and a particular cargo operation. Ram-luffing, knuckle-boom and rope-luffing arrangements have different mechanisms. Comparison follows the selected version, installation location and project interfaces.

The technical task separates the principal equipment, auxiliary systems and work at the location. A repair project considers the mechanism’s actual condition and neighbouring assemblies.

This supports a connected package and check programme without transferring one model’s capabilities to an arbitrary offshore configuration. It also keeps the individual project decision distinct from the broad description of maritime lifting equipment.

CBG in a floating handling system

A CBG crane is considered together with its barge or transshipper, cargo flow and energy source. All-electric CBG 500 E requires the energy installation to be coordinated with the equipment project. A crane designation does not describe every system in the floating handling complex.

The supply schedule distinguishes the carrier, working equipment, connections and accessories. Installation boundaries and interfaces with the vessel are defined separately. This supports comparison of actual packages and subsequent checks.

For replacement procurement, it also separates restoration of a particular mechanism from a change to the entire transshipment system under selected operating conditions.

Complete maritime project scope

A supply project connects the crane, working equipment and port or vessel location. Supporting structure, connections and required accessories are considered alongside the principal machine. Package scope follows the cargo process, installation position and technical task.

Before proposals are compared, equipment supply, site preparation and installation activities are separated. Energy arrangements for an electric version are agreed independently. A system schedule supports responsibility boundaries and commissioning requirements.

It identifies supplied items, equipment retained by the operator and how the configuration will demonstrate readiness for the agreed function at the individual project location.

Delivery and installation preparation

A port crane, shipboard machine and individual assemblies require different delivery and installation arrangements. Movement route, access to the assembly position and installation sequence affect project organisation. Configuration is coordinated with placement and future maintenance access.

The scope distinguishes transport activities, preparation, lifting and system connections. Responsibility is established before installation begins. The check programme then considers the actual package and cargo operation.

This treats supply as a completed technical configuration at the location and provides a practical review point beyond arrival of the principal machine and separate working-equipment components.

Acceptance of the selected configuration

Acceptance begins with the functions and parameters agreed for the equipment package. The principal machine, working mechanisms and required connections are checked against the specification. One nominal rating cannot replace a review of the complete configuration.

The programme reflects the prepared location, available conditions and applicable documentation. The record identifies completed checks, remaining observations and actual readiness for the specified operations.

This creates a clear handover point and starting information for maintenance and subsequent observation. The conclusion covers only the scope actually included in the agreed acceptance programme at the individual port or vessel location.

Liebherr Maritime Cranes and model names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to identify the equipment for which we source parts. SpareX is not an official dealer, distributor or representative of Liebherr Maritime Cranes and is not affiliated with the trademark owner. Origin, documents and warranty are stated for each item in the quotation.