Liebherr unveils new cabinless STS crane

The crane has recently entered service at Patrick Terminals – Brisbane AutoStrad in Australia, handling container vessels and automated landside operations.

“The introduction of the new semi-automated Liebherr ship-to-shore crane with a remote-control operator’s station marks a significant milestone in the Patrick Terminals crane fleet,” said Michael Jovicic, chief executive, Patrick Terminals.

“We are proud to have collaborated with Liebherr Container Cranes on this groundbreaking project, delivering a crane that aligns with our unwavering commitment to safety and efficiency,” he added.

The new crane features an outreach of 54 metres, a backreach of 48 metres, a lift height over rail of 40 metres and a span of 25.3 metres. It uses Liebherr’s remote operator station (ROS) for pick and place over the vessel and for exception handling. The ROS allows the same level of crane control as an onboard operator but from an office-based environment.

Patrick Terminals – Brisbane Autostrad has two Liebherr STS container cranes; the first unit was supplied in 2015 and has recently undergone a lift height and outreach extension using Liebherr proprietary transform technology.

“This achievement signifies our dedication to working hand in hand with our clients to push the boundaries of port automation and providing cutting-edge solutions that transform operations,” said Declan O’Sullivan, general manager sales at Liebherr Container Cranes.