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Liebherr delivers two units LHM 800 from Rostock to Montevideo
The two first and biggest mobile harbour cranes in container configuration on its
way from Germany to Uruguay
Montecon ordered a second LHM 800 due to increased demand
New milestone in the long term partnership with Liebherr Maritime Cranes
Rostock (Germany), July 2016 – Liebherr Maritime Cranes recently delivered first two Liebherr mobile harbour cranes LHM 800 in container configuration to Montecon in Uruguay.
In 2015 Montecon ordered the first giant mobile harbour cranes, type LHM 800 for
container operation. Due to their increasing demand for mobile container handling
solutions they subsequently ordered a second unit. Both machines recently started
their nearly 13,000 km long journey from Rostock, Germany to Montevideo, Uruguay.
“The two LHM 800 in container configuration are a future-oriented addition to the
existing cargo handling fleet of Montecon. Thanks to the existing fleet of Liebherr
mobile harbour cranes and the two new LHM 800, Montevideo represents a highly
attractive port of call for shipping lines”, says Leopold Berthold, Managing Director of
Liebherr-MCCtec Rostock GmbH.
Bigger Vessels – Bigger Cranes
Liebherr Maritime Cranes has a long term partnership with the Montevideo-based
terminal operator Montecon. It all started 15 years ago with the first purchase of a
panamax Liebherr mobile harbour crane, type LHM 400, which was delivered in 2001.
Montecon quickly realized the number of advantages a Liebherr mobile crane entails.
The high flexibility combined with powerful performance went well together with
Montecons business model for the port of Montevideo in Uruguay. Over the past few
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years Montecon has made a number of significant investments to further enhance its
operational performance.
Ports around the world have to handle bigger vessels and need to amend their
equipment and infrastructure to maintain competitiveness. The range of Montecons
mobile harbour crane fleet steadily reflects the growth of vessel sizes.
In 2012 and 2013, Montecon invested again heavily in Liebherr mobile harbour cranes
and ordered three LHM 600s, the largest model at that time. In the course of this huge
order Montecon visited Liebherr to have a closer look at their crane production in the
facility in Rostock, Germany. During this visit the idea of an even bigger crane than the
LHM 600 was born: The LHM 800.
Increase container throughput
The LHM 800 is the most advanced mobile solution for the handling of large container
vessels. In container handling configuration the eye level is above 40 metres, which
naturally eases the handling of large vessels. Thanks to its mighty outreach of 64
metres, the LHM 800 is able to efficiently operate fully loaded container, even in the
22nd row. The LHM 800 continues the LHM-range’s tradition of high working speeds by
hoisting and lowering containers with up to 120 metres per minute. This allows for up to
40 boxes per hour.
The recently delivered machines are the Liebherr mobile harbour cranes number eight
and nine, ordered by Montecon. This strong dedication to quality made by Liebherr
underlines the close partnership between the two companies.
Future orientated cargo handling solutions
These giant machines represent a new opportunity for many ports in the world to add a
mobile and versatile solution to their cargo handling fleet, allowing for more flexibility
and more capacity. The LHM 800 is a valuable addition to the Liebherr range, which
now includes seven sizes with load capacities of 42 tonnes to 308 tonnes. With more
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than 1,400 units delivered in more than 100 countries worldwide Liebherr mobile harbor
cranes have managed to convince in all application areas.
Caption Two Liebherr mobile harbour cranes LHM 800 on their 13,000 kilometres journey to
Montevideo, Uruguay.
Contact Person Philipp Helberg
Phone: + 49 381 6006 5024
Email: [email protected]
Published by Liebherr-MCCtec Rostock GmbH
Rostock / Germany
www.liebherr.com
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than 1,400 units delivered in more than 100 countries worldwide Liebherr mobile harbor
cranes have managed to convince in all application areas.
Caption Two Liebherr mobile harbour cranes LHM 800 on their 13,000 kilometres journey to
Montevideo, Uruguay.
Contact Person Philipp Helberg
Phone: + 49 381 6006 5024
Email: [email protected]
Published by Liebherr-MCCtec Rostock GmbH
Rostock / Germany
www.liebherr.com
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than 1,400 units delivered in more than 100 countries worldwide Liebherr mobile harbor
cranes have managed to convince in all application areas.
Caption Two Liebherr mobile harbour cranes LHM 800 on their 13,000 kilometres journey to
Montevideo, Uruguay.
Contact Person Philipp Helberg
Phone: + 49 381 6006 5024
Email: [email protected]
Published by Liebherr-MCCtec Rostock GmbH
Rostock / Germany
www.liebherr.com