Netherlands Bulk Freight and Container Handling Proves Rich Pickings for Liebherr Cranes
Mobile Harbour Equipment and Straddle Carriers both Liked by Dutch Customers
IRELAND �C GERMANY �C THE NETHERLANDS �C crane manufacturers Liebherr has seen success recently within the Dutch market using the commissioning of seven from the groups straddle carriers the other of the versatile mobile harbour cranes (MHC) all during the past couple of weeks. The straddle carriers, able to stacking 1 over 2 containers high, having a safe working load of 40 tonnes, were for your ECT Delta Terminal in Rotterdam whilst the MHC attained a fresh export terminal in Amsterdam.
ECT Delta Terminal would be the largest terminal in Europe and something from the major continental trade gateways as well as the straddle carriers, given a Stinis spreader, operate from the landside interface zone, shuttling between automatic stacking quality crane and trucks. Additionally the straddles will handle multi trailers for intra terminal transfer for onward transport by train or barge. The Liebherr straddle carriers are linked to an online positional tracking system, providing real-time accurate information on the position and handling rates of containers inside terminal. Liebherr��s Product Manager, Mobile, Paul Bolger, commented:
��The investment by ECT Terminal in Rotterdam of Liebherr straddle carriers illustrates our capacity to produce an economical state of the art product having the ability to work in the world��s most advanced facilities.��
Established in 1972, Maja is well-famous for its expertise in loading and unloading of bulk goods, operating a number of seven floating cranes in a variety of ports. Because of increasing business, the organization opted for this, its first Liebherr mobile crane a type LHM 550, to be able to upgrade its facilities. Providing a maximum lifting capacity of 124 tonnes and an outreach all the way to 48 metres, the crane has two winches for highly efficient scrap handling. In four-rope grab operation the maximum lifting capacity is 75 tonnes and most 40 tonnes at 43 metres outreach.
Nothing could illustrate the efficiency with which Liebherr can operate so much because recent MHC order. In late November, the Maja Stuwadoors Group B.V. (Maja) and Liebherr were in contact in my ballet shoes. After negotiations in December, the contract was signed in January. Manufactured and tested in Rostock, the crane was delivered fully assembled, just one month after signing. Right after rolling-journey barge, the crane was ready for operation in mid February.
��The LHM 550 significantly increases our scrap handling capacity. Moreover, our portfolio comprises a number of other materials and on account of its flexibility the modern machine could be operated wherever it is required, especially in peak times. On that basis, our customers will strongly make use of this investment.��
The newest crane was needed to equip a fresh export terminal opened through the ALBA group which supplies a range of environmental services and it is a serious client for Maja Stuwadoors. Your machine under consideration was chosen as a result of its versatility, the principle cargo concerned being scrap and this can be a tricky proposition because of its variable nature, and therefore before any work was undertaken with all the new machine Maja��s crane drivers underwent thorough instruction covering all operational topics along with safety features. Arie Holleman, Director at Maja Stuwadoors explained why the corporation chose the Liebherr machine, saying:
The delivery of the latest LHM 550 also represents a milestone in orders for Liebherr Maritime Cranes, in total the software creator has now delivered thirty mobile harbour used cranes towards Netherlands. Maja Director Marco Holleman, concluded:
��Business is increasing and fast delivery was extremely important for individuals. The close and professional collaboration between both partners was impressive and facilitated a quick delivery time.