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Liebherr Mobile Energy Storage Powers STRABAG Drinking Water Infrastructure Project
Liebherr’s battery-based LPO 100 mobile energy storage system has successfully powered a major STRABAG drinking water infrastructure project near Zurich, Switzerland, delivering reliable, emission-free energy despite severely limited grid capacity.
Meagan Wood
May 264 min read
BAJ Freight Expands Fleet with Ghana’s First Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3
Ghana-based BAJ Freight and Logistics has expanded its crane fleet with the addition of a new 100 tonne Liebherr LTM 1100-5.3 All Terrain crane. The crane becomes the first mobile crane equipped with Liebherr’s new Liccon3 control system to operate in Ghana and will support projects across port logistics, mining, and oil & gas sectors.
Meagan Wood
May 264 min read
JAXPORT Expands Container Handling Capacity with Third Liebherr Ship-to-Shore Crane
Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) has placed a third new Liebherr ship-to-shore container crane into operation at its Talleyrand Marine Terminal. The investment forms part of a broader US$93 million infrastructure modernisation programme aimed at increasing efficiency and cargo handling capacity at Florida’s largest container port.
Meagan Wood
May 113 min read
Kranverleih Kunze Takes Delivery of Germany’s First Liebherr LTM 1055-3.3 with Ballast Trailer
Kranverleih Kunze has expanded its all-Liebherr fleet with Germany’s first Liebherr LTM 1055-3.3 mobile crane equipped with a ballast trailer solution. The innovative setup allows the full 11-tonne ballast to be transported nationwide without additional individual road permits, significantly improving flexibility and operational efficiency for crane projects across Germany.
Meagan Wood
May 64 min read
Ainscough Crane Hire Completes Chimney Stack Dismantling Lift at Sellafield
Ainscough Crane Hire has successfully completed a complex chimney stack dismantling operation at the Sellafield nuclear and waste management site in Cumbria, UK. The technically demanding tandem lift formed part of the site’s ongoing decommissioning and hazard reduction programme.
Meagan Wood
May 53 min read
M.R. Concrete Takes Delivery of Ireland’s First Liebherr LTM 1400-6.1
Irish crane and concrete specialist M.R. Concrete has taken delivery of the country’s first Liebherr LTM 1400-6.1 all terrain crane. The new 400-tonne crane becomes the company’s flagship unit and further strengthens its growing all-Liebherr mobile crane fleet.
Meagan Wood
Apr 293 min read
INZAG Takes Delivery of New Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2 for Major Infrastructure Project in Angola
INZAG has expanded its crane fleet with a new Liebherr LTM 1090-4.2 mobile crane to support a major road infrastructure project in Angola. The 90-tonne all-terrain crane will provide lifting, logistics, and mobilisation support for the large-scale development project in southern Africa.
Meagan Wood
Apr 284 min read
Stoddart Crane Hire Takes Delivery of UK’s First Liebherr LTM 1055-3.3 at ScotPlant 2026
Stoddart Crane Hire and Liebherr celebrated the handover of the UK’s first LTM 1055-3.3 all terrain crane during ScotPlant 2026 in Edinburgh. The new 55-tonne crane will support specialist lifting operations across Scotland’s Highlands and Islands, where low axle loads and strong lifting performance are essential.
Meagan Wood
Apr 274 min read
Liebherr MK 140-5.1E Supports Major Deutsche Bahn ICE Depot Project in Cottbus
A Liebherr MK 140-5.1E mobile construction crane operated by Krandienst Kunze is playing a key role in the construction of Deutsche Bahn’s new ICE maintenance depot in Cottbus, Germany. The crane has been supporting complex roof installation work, including HVAC systems, insulation materials, and photovoltaic modules, across the large-scale rail infrastructure project.
Meagan Wood
Apr 234 min read
Bernard Hunter Expands Fleet with New 300-Tonne Liebherr LTM 1300-6.2
Scottish crane rental specialist Bernard Hunter has strengthened its fleet with the addition of a new 300-tonne Liebherr LTM 1300-6.2 all terrain crane. The investment continues the company’s strategy of maintaining a modern and versatile lifting fleet to support customer demand across the UK.
Meagan Wood
Apr 233 min read
City Lifting Takes Delivery of the UK’s First Liebherr 195 HC-LH Tower Crane
City Lifting has taken delivery of the UK’s first Liebherr 195 HC-LH luffing jib tower crane. The advanced crane will support high-profile inner-city projects across London and beyond, offering compact design, fast assembly, and innovative lifting technologies tailored for constrained urban construction environments.
Meagan Wood
Apr 234 min read
Liebherr LTM 1400-6.1 Debuts in Paris with High-Performance Tower Crane Dismantling
The Liebherr LTM 1400-6.1 mobile crane makes a powerful debut in Paris, successfully dismantling an 80-meter tower crane under tight space and time constraints, showcasing its industry-leading performance and innovative Superlift system.
Meagan Wood
Apr 224 min read
Global Crane Services Expands Fleet with Two New Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 Cranes
Scottish crane rental and heavy haulage specialist Global Crane Services has expanded its fleet with the addition of two new 250-tonne Liebherr LTM 1250-5.1 all terrain cranes. The delivery continues the company’s ongoing investment programme following the recent addition of a 700-tonne Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1 earlier this year.
Meagan Wood
Apr 223 min read
Munich Fire Brigade Takes Delivery of Two Liebherr LTM 1070-4.2 Fire Brigade Cranes
The Munich Fire Service has commissioned two new Liebherr LTM 1070-4.2 mobile cranes to replace older units and strengthen its technical rescue capabilities. The modern 70-tonne cranes will support demanding emergency operations throughout Munich and surrounding regions.
Meagan Wood
Apr 204 min read
King Lifting Completes Complex High-Rise Tower Crane Dismantling in Central London
King Lifting has successfully completed a highly complex tower crane dismantling operation in London’s Canary Wharf district using a carefully engineered lifting strategy. The project demonstrated the precision, planning, and coordination required to safely execute crane operations within one of the UK’s most densely developed urban environments.
Meagan Wood
Apr 204 min read
Liebherr Wins ESTA Awards for Safety and Crane Operator Training Innovation
Liebherr has received two prestigious ESTA Awards of Excellence 2026, winning in both the ‘Safety’ and ‘Training’ categories. The awards recognised Liebherr’s advancements in safer crane assembly processes and its innovative “Game of Cranes” global operator competition designed to promote crane operator skills and professionalism.
Meagan Wood
Apr 174 min read
Liebherr Tower Cranes and Tenstar Expand Partnership to Advance Crane Operator Training
Liebherr Tower Cranes and Swedish simulator specialist Tenstar Simulation have expanded their partnership to enhance crane operator training through advanced simulation technology. The collaboration introduces Liebherr tower cranes into the Tenstar simulator ecosystem, improving safety, efficiency, and scalability for operator qualification programmes worldwide.
Meagan Wood
Apr 164 min read
Liebherr 1000 EC-H Tower Crane Added to Crazy Horse Memorial Project
A new Liebherr 1000 EC-H tower crane will support ongoing construction at the Crazy Horse Memorial, improving lifting capacity and precision on the landmark project.
Meagan Wood
Apr 143 min read
First Gulf Sky Expands Fleet with Three Liebherr LTM 1120-4.1 Cranes
Saudi Arabia’s First Gulf Sky has added three Liebherr LTM 1120-4.1 mobile cranes, enhancing flexibility and performance for industrial and steel structure projects.
Meagan Wood
Mar 313 min read
Sommer Expands Heavy-Lift Fleet with Fifth Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1
German crane rental company Sommer has taken delivery of its fifth Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1, reinforcing its focus on heavy-duty lifting and wind energy projects.
Meagan Wood
Mar 303 min read
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