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to 99.6% during vessel operations, thanks to features like anti-sway reeving, precision drive motion and ergonomic operator cabins. Additionally, Liebherr places strong emphasis on customisation, offering cranes that are tailored to terminal-specific layouts, container flow patterns and environmental conditions. For example, its RMGs can be configured with varying spans, stacking heights and automation levels to match the operational rhythm of each yard. Like Kalmar, Liebherr has a strong commitment to life cycle efficiency. The company says its cranes are built for long-term durability, with corrosion-resistant materials, low-wear components and a variety of digital solutions like LiDAT smartApp that help reduce downtime. Liebherr also supports terminals in transitioning to low-emission operations, offering electric and hybrid drive options across its crane portfolio. “Customers choose our equipment for its ability to meet operational requirements over the long-term, with a focus on durability, adaptability and serviceability,” it says. “Demand continues to grow in inland
and regional terminals, where compact, high-performance equipment is needed to operate in space-constrained environments,” it says. “We continue to invest in the evolution of maintenance tools, remote diagnostics and flexible service models that help operators maximise uptime and reduce operating costs.” These offerings are valued by customers managing complex, multi-modal operations.
Outlook Kalmar anticipates continued growth in this market segment. “The fundamental drivers – rising global container volumes, the modal shift from road to more sustainable rail transport, and pressure on terminals to improve efficiency
Container Terminal Mala has signed an €80m agreement with infrastructure specialists TorKol.
and decarbonise – are creating sustained demand,” says Thompson. “Customers are increasingly investing in the types of advanced, eco-efficient and reliable solutions that are a core part of Kalmar’s offering.” Looking ahead, Kalmar sees opportunities, along with challenges. “In the short term, while we acknowledge potential volatility from macroeconomic conditions and geopolitical factors, the underlying demand fundamentals seem solid,” he adds. “Terminals continue to show interest in modernising their fleets and investing in efficiency enhancing technologies to manage current throughput demands.” Looking further ahead, drivers include
long-term patterns of global trade, significant public and private investment in rail and port infrastructure and the ongoing modal shift from
Liebherr is aligning its product development with evolving
operational priorities.
long-haul trucking to intermodal transport as companies pursue more cost-effective and sustainable supply chains. “The industry-wide focus on decarbonisation
will likely continue to fuel a major equipment replacement and upgrade cycle, favouring suppliers with a proven and comprehensive eco-efficient portfolio,” he says. “We believe the market is prioritising long-term investments in operational efficiency and sustainability – areas where Kalmar is strategically positioned to meet customer needs.” Konecranes takes a more conservative
view. “Overall, the market is not experiencing a broad-based recovery,” says Nilsson, “but rather selective growth driven by smaller logistics firms and upstream supply chain companies.” Huisman sees drivers for continued growth, such as increased China-Europe trade due to US tariffs. Meijer also cites the ongoing change from specialised to containerised transport. Liebherr does not give market forecasts, but still strikes an optimistic tone: “Recent conversations with operators suggest a growing interest in equipment that supports flexible container flows, particularly in terminals responding to changing trade patterns, regional logistics strategies and infrastructure upgrades,” it says. “Examples include inland and regional hubs, where space constraints and multimodal connectivity play a larger role in equipment selection. “Liebherr continues to align its product development with evolving operational priorities, offering solutions that are mechanically robust, digitally interoperable, and adaptable to a wide range of terminal environments.”
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