the adoption of advanced STS cranes, which enhance operational efficiency and capacity. Additionally, investments in port automation and smart technologies further bolster demand for high-performance STS cranes.” Other key market drivers fuelling industry demand include increased adoption of automated and remote- controlled cranes. Opportunities for future growth include integration of IoT and AI for predictive maintenance and operational efficiency, ongoing expansion in emerging markets with growing port activities, and increasing adoption of more eco-friendly crane technologies. This analysis broadly aligns with Liebherr’s
views on the global market for STS cranes. “At Liebherr we continue to experience significant and growing demand for our cranes right across the globe and our order book is healthy,” says Trevor O’Donoghue, head of marketing for Liebherr. “The current business and geopolitical
climate is dynamic and can change in an instant; however, quality will always shine through and the Liebherr STS crane will continue to be in demand. Regional demand changes from year to year. For example, we continue to field a significant number of enquiries from North America where we have recently signed a contract for STS cranes to the west coast of the US,
Liebherr remains bullish on the future of the STS crane market.
a first for Liebherr Container Cranes on that side of the continent.” Overall, Liebherr remains bullish on
STS. “Yes, we are optimistic about the future for the STS crane market,” adds O’Donoghue. “Liebherr will continue to deliver the highest-quality cranes and a deep commitment to our relationships with our clients and their evolving requirements. Our commitment to sustainable, productive and reliable solutions ensures we meet our customers’ needs.”
SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGE According to Acumen, environmental concerns and regulations are significantly restraining the STS crane market. “Stricter emission standards and noise pollution controls are driving up compliance costs for manufacturers and port operators,” it states. “Additionally, the push for greener technologies necessitates substantial investments in research and development. These factors collectively limit market growth and impose financial burdens on industry stakeholders. “The increasing adoption of green and eco-friendly technologies in the crane industry is significantly impacting the STS cranes market. These technologies focus on reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency, aligning with global environmental sustainability goals. This shift is driven by regulatory pressures and the growing preference of port operators
for sustainable solutions. Consequently, manufacturers are innovating to produce STS cranes with advanced energy recovery systems and electric drives, creating new market opportunities.” Liebherr also sees sustainability and total
ownership costs as priorities in terms of market drivers. “For our customers, sustainability and
total cost of ownerships are important as are productivity, innovation and reliability,” says O’Donoghue. “At Liebherr we have a gold medal in sustainability from EcoVadis, placing us at the very top of our industry. This gives customers peace of mind and certainty when planning for a net-zero future or looking to reduce their carbon footprint and energy costs. “We have always led the way in
innovation and our automated cranes continue to be in demand due to a strong portfolio of proprietary automation technologies. We have recently delivered dual trolley, cabinless, automated STS cranes to customers in Germany, for instance. At Liebherr we pride ourselves to be able deliver sustainable, future- proofed cranes that have consistently been recognised as being industry leaders when it comes to total cost of ownership and productivity. “Over the last few years, there has
been growing awareness generally of the importance of cybersecurity – not least due to the high degree of integration between container handling equipment and terminal
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