Liebherr has advanced port electrification in Italy with the delivery of four new electric cranes designed to cut port emissions and boost operational efficiency.
The shipment from includes two electric LHM 550 cranes for IPM Bari, an electric LHM 420 for Interporto Rivers Venezia and another LHM 420 for La Nuova Meccanica Navale in Naples.
“Italian ports present a unique mix of requirements, from precision lifting in shipyards to high-volume bulk discharge,” said Andreas Ritschel, general manager sales mobile harbour cranes at Liebherr-Rostock GmbH.
“By pairing electric drive options with proven reliability, we are delivering performance that meets operational targets and reduces local emissions where shore power is in place.”
Electrification focus
Each unit forms shows a cross perspective of Liebherr’s expanding range of electric port equipment aimed at reducing noise and emissions while enhancing lifting precision.
The shipment includes two LHM 550 for Bari’s bulk terminal, each rated at 154 tonnes with a 54‑metre outreach and equipped with e‑drive for locally emission‑free operation when connected to shore power.
La Nuova Meccanica Navale in Naples will receive an LHM 420 to replace an older LHM 1300. This crane, with a 124‑tonne lifting capacity and 48‑metre outreach, is built for heavy-duty shipyard operations, from removing large hatch covers to handling oversized components and tools with precision and speed.
Interporto Rivers Venezia will also receive an LHM 420, configured with electric drive to support bulk and scrap operations at its multipurpose terminal. This addition complements the terminal’s existing fleet of four Liebherr mobile harbour cranes – an LHM 250, two LHM 320s and an LHM 550.
Both cranes also feature the latest operator cabin, designed to reduce fatigue and improve situational awareness during long shifts, while LED floodlighting ensures clear visibility for safe, efficient handling even in low-light conditions. IPM Bari already operates two LHM 550s and is expanding capacity to meet growing throughput demands.
In Naples, a ship repair yard with two production sites and a 230‑metre floating dock will deploy the LHM 420 for critical lifting operations, including hatch cover removal and the transfer of heavy machinery, where its reach, lifting power and precise positioning deliver clear advantages in confined 2/3 quay spaces.
At Porto Marghera, the electrically powered LHM 420 complements this direction by enabling locally emission‑free lifts during bulk and scrap operations.
