Containerkrane
Containerkrane are large gantry cranes specialized for handling intermodal containers at ports and inland terminals. They are designed to lift, move, and place containers between ships, trucks, trains, and storage yards, using standardized container sizes (ISO 668). The two main classes are ship-to-shore cranes that operate along the quay to transfer containers between vessels and the shore, and gantry cranes used in container yards to move containers between stacks and handling equipment.
Ship-to-shore cranes are typically mounted on rails at the water edge and feature a trolley and a
Modern container cranes are operated by trained personnel or through automation. Developments include semi- and fully
Major manufacturers include ZPMC (Shanghai Zhenhua Port Machinery), Liebherr, and Konecranes, among others. Containerkrane are essential