Noatum's cargo handling fleet in the Castellon, Sagunto, and Tarragona terminals has grown with three mobile harbour cranes: two LHM 420s and one LHM 550.

Liebherr Maritime Cranes loaded the machinery onboard the heavy load carrier MERI in Rostock for onward delivery to Spain.

The LHM 420 model offers 124t and the LHM 550 144t of lifting capacity. They will join another LHM 420 got hold of by Noatum Terminal Sagunto earlier this year.

The gear will feature Liebherr's proprietary hydrostatic drive, in which closed hydraulic loops are used for all main functions, such as lifting, turning, and luffing. "The hydrostatic drive allows the operator extremely precise control. Additionally, service personnel benefit from a minimum number of components, and the operating company benefits from reduced fuel consumption," the manufacturer highlighted in a press release.

Juan Carlos Jiménez, Divisional Manager Maritime Cranes in Liebherr Ibérica, added, "Liebherr is pleased to contribute to our customers' strategic value to provide continuous improvements. For our Spanish client Noatum, this includes supporting them in their aim to reduce their overall environmental footprint while still meeting the demands of increased global cargo traffic both in terms of volume and mass. The LHM 420 and LHM 550 meet their specific tonnage and diverse cargo needs at their Castellon, Sagunto and Tarragona terminals. With the LHM 420 model alone, they anticipate an improvement in productivity of up to 38 containers per hour."

Photo: Liebherr Maritime Cranes