Heading towards excellence
The group's new Liebherr LHM 550 stands out for its reach of up to 54 metres and lifting capacity of up to 154 tonnes.
CÁDIZ, 29 November 2023. UTE Estibadora Gaditana, formed by ERSHIP and Agencia Marítima Portillo, announced the successful arrival of a new mobile crane at La Cabezuela quay in the Port of the Bay of Cádiz on Tuesday 28 November.
The crane, a Liebherr LHM 550, was shipped from Rostock, Germany, aboard the BBC AFRICA. The new model provides greater reach and a substantial improvement in lifting capacity, operating at distances of up to 54 metres and lifting a maximum of 154 tonnes. It is more efficient and versatile for handling bulk cargo, steel products and project cargo.
According to the group: “The acquisition of this Liebherr LHM 550 allows us to work more efficiently, considerably increasing the performance and handling capacity for all types of bulk and general cargo in the port of Cádiz.”
The crane is part of the company's 2023 equipment renewal and modernisation programme, aimed at improving performance, lifting capacity and energy efficiency.
Estibadora Gaditana was established in 2015 through the partnership between ERSHIP and Agencia Marítima Portillo to integrate port operations and develop synergies leading to greater specialisation and more efficient customer service.
At the time of the announcement, the ERSHIP-PORTILLO group was the largest dry bulk operator in the port of Cádiz, with three mobile cranes and more than 94,000 square metres of storage.