The largest and most powerful mobile harbour crane in Liebherr's portfolio will land at the Danish seaport in 2023, while it awaits delivery of an LHM 600 by 2022-end.

It will be Esbjerg's second LHM 800 in a fleet totalling seven Liebherrs as of next year.

The newest machinery will be used for handling the ever-growing wind turbines. LHM 800 can alone lift 308t. In tandem mode, using the Sycratronic system developed in co-op with the Port of Esbjerg, up to 616t can be pulled.

Importantly, tandem lifts make it easier to handle long cargoes, such as rotor blades that can measure over 90 m in length.

Sycratronic is a computerised assistance system for operating two cranes with one operator. The solution monitors operation to avoid overloads and compensate for the displacement of components being loaded.

"Our competency lies in break-bulk and in having the capacity for tandem lifts above 600 tonnes, which is necessary not only in the on- and offshore wind market but also in supporting production in the hinterland," Dennis Jul Pedersen, the Port of Esbjerg's CEO, commented.

Some four-fifths of Europe's installed offshore wind energy capacity has been shipped out of Esbjerg. The port handles more than 0.5mt/year of wind turbine components.

"Port Esbjerg has been pursuing major expansion plans for decades. Our company supports the port's development by delivering a high-quality product, reliable service, and innovative technology. We are grateful for the opportunity to succeed together and continue our partnership," Roman Chopyk, Sales Manager for Liebherr Mobile Harbour Cranes, said.

Esbjerg received its first Liebherr mobile harbour crane, an LHM 1080, in 1994. In 2019, the Danish seaport took hold of its first LHM 800.

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