Grenaa goes for green e-drive

(Posted on 02/12/20)

Grenaa is a port city on the Kattegat and forms the geographical centre of Denmark. The port of Grenaa is one of Denmark's largest commercial

and industrial ports. In October, the Port of Grenaa ordered a Liebherr mobile harbour crane type LHM 550.

As one of the existing cranes was no longer up to date, the port decided to upgrade its

equipment and increase its performance with new mobile harbour crane technology. For this

reason, the port authorities decided to purchase a Liebherr LHM 550 mobile harbour crane,

which is by far the most frequently sold model in the LHM portfolio with more than 250 units

The demand for sustainable, environmentally sensitive operation and for low-emission cargo

handling cranes is becoming increasingly important. Also, the Danish port of Grenaa wants to

strengthen its green profile with the locally emission-free drive. Before the LHM 550, which

was previously in service in Finland for three years, is delivered to the port of Grenaa, it is

given an upgrade at Liebherr's maritime headquarters in Rostock, Germany. Here the

LHM 550 will be fitted with an electric drive, which will significantly reduce future emissions

when handling goods.

With its 54 metres long boom and a maximum lifting capacity of 144 tonnes, the LHM 550

covers a wide range of handling options. In addition to the hydrostatic drive, the mobility of the

LHM is a decisive advantage for the customer. All wheel sets are individually steerable and

have load balancing, whereby the ground pressure for each wheel does not exceed six tonnes.

Furthermore, the 360° mobility ensures highest maneuverability. This is a decisive advantage

at all quays and terminals.

The Port of Grenaa

The port of Grenaa has a history of more than 200 years. It has grown from a fishing and

ferry port. Over the years the port has broadened its work to bulk activities as well as project

and stacking activities. The construction of the Anholt offshore wind farm in 2013 gave the

port of Grenaa national and international recognition as a thoroughly proficient wind turbine

port. This makes it one of Denmark’s leading industrial ports for wind turbine projects.

Liebherr-MCCtec Rostock GmbH is one of the leading European manufacturers of maritime material handling

solutions. The product range comprises ship, mobile harbour and offshore cranes.

Latest News

Voyage calculations made instant

AXSMarine, a pioneer and market leader in the provision of advanced solutions for shipping professionals... Read more

Bruks Siwertell commissions new cement unloading system for Colonial

Bruks Siwertell has completed the installation of a new high-capacity Siwertell ship unloader at Colonial... Read more

Desmi is sold to One Equity Partners

DESMI, a Danish manufacturer of pumps, pumping systems, environmental cleaning equipment and related... Read more

Phoenix Lighting expands range

Phoenix Lighting has announced the launch of the Soar Series, an expansion of its product offering of... Read more

Konecranes Gen 6 MHC to upgrade Venetian port bulk handling

The FHP Group has ordered an eco-efficient Generation 6 Konecranes Gottwald Mobile Harbour Crane for... Read more

Shipping fuel and lubes prices skyrocket

More than 40 marine fuel suppliers from around the world have gathered at this year’s Posidonia... Read more

New Liebherr MHC breaks new ground

With its new mobile harbour crane, Liebherr is presenting ground-breaking technical developments and... Read more

ABS-approved sterntube-less ship concept to keep oceans clean

Thordon Bearings has welcomed the announcement by classification society ABS to award Approval in Principle... Read more

Wärtsilä opens world-leading Sustainable Technology Hub

Wärtsilä Corporation has opened its new technology centre, the Sustainable Technology... Read more

Wärtsilä and Anglo-Eastern reach major safety milestone

Wärtsilä Voyage, part of the technology group Wärtsilä, and ship manager Anglo-Eastern... Read more