Liebherr has reported continued development in its electric drive technology for mobile harbour cranes, reflecting broader efforts to reduce emissions in port operations.
The company has produced more than 2,000 mobile harbour cranes, around 1,600 of which are currently operating in over 130 countries.
Between 2019 and 2025, Liebherr recorded a 400 per cent increase in the number of electric-drive mobile harbour cranes supplied.
This trend indicates a wider industry movement towards lower-emission port equipment.
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Franz Findel, Product Manager at Liebherr-Rostock GmbH, said: “Our clients have benefitted from the integration of electric drives into our product range for over two decades.
“Beyond the considerable reduction in CO2 emissions and noise levels, e-drives require minimal consumables and feature fewer moving parts – significantly reducing maintenance demands and associated costs. These advantages contribute directly to improved overall efficiency and operational reliability, without sacrificing speed or lifting capacity.”
