Rhenus Midgard Relies on Liebherr for Handling in Hamburg Again

Rhenus Midgard replaces a more than 20-year-old Liebherr LHM 320 with a new Liebherr machine. The LHM 420, recently delivered by the project logistics specialist Rhenus Project Logistics, will primarily handle breakbulk and containers at the Dradenau Terminal in the Port of Hamburg. In addition to a significant increase in productivity, the crane also means a reduction in emissions in the Port of Hamburg thanks to state-of-the-art technology.

(Hamburg/Rostock) Rhenus Midgard mainly handles breakbulk and containers at the Dradenau Terminal in Hamburg. A Liebherr mobile harbor crane of the type LHM 320, acquired in 1999, has reliably managed the cargo handling. At the Dradenau Terminal, a multipurpose facility operated by Rhenus Midgard is located near the large container terminals of HHLA and Eurogate. Here, the LHM 320 has handled machines, systems, and equipment for industrial and production facilities and paper over the past years, accumulating more than 40,000 operating hours.

Reducing Layover Times with the New Harbor Crane

In order to reduce layover times and meet the ever-increasing handling goods, Rhenus Midgard ordered a new Liebherr mobile harbor crane of the type LHM 420, which has been in operation in the Port of Hamburg since the end of June. The new machine replaces the currently operated mobile harbor crane. With the new crane, Rhenus Midgard achieves higher handling speeds, an increased maximum load capacity, and more outreach. This investment is one of several steps towards increasing the company’s productivity. Additionally, the new Liebherr crane, with its state-of-the-art engine and exhaust technology, provides the opportunity for further emission reductions in the Port of Hamburg.

Productivity Increase and Lower Emissions

Helge Behrend, Managing Director of Rhenus Midgard Hamburg: “With the new mobile harbor crane, we will see further increases in handling volumes and, in combination with the successfully established concept ‘Greenliner’ – bringing goods from the road to the water for more than ten years – make an even greater contribution in Hamburg to reduce emissions and relieve roads.” The LHM 420 was delivered fully assembled from Rostock to Hamburg. After about a 10-hour sea voyage with the open deck carrier ‘Aura’, the new machine was ready for operation shortly after arrival. The new machine has a maximum lifting capacity of up to 124 tons and a 48-meter-long boom for the best reach. “We look forward to further trusting cooperation with the Rhenus Group. The new crane means both productivity increases and cost reductions for Rhenus Midgard Hamburg. Liebherr is proud to be part of the ‘Greenliner concept’ initiated by Rhenus Midgard with the LHM 420, thus reducing emissions,” says Eric Hein, Liebherr Sales Manager for mobile harbor cranes in the DACH region. Photo: © Liebherr