Chinese manufacturer ZPMC has shipped Europe’s first “mega” STS cranes to DP World UK, marking a major investment in port infrastructure and ultra-large vessel handling.

Chilean maritime company Terminal Puerto Arica (TPA) has ordered two 125 tonne Konecranes Gottwald ESP.10 mobile harbour cranes, strengthening its ability to handle larger vessels and a wider range of cargo at the Port of Arica.

Liebherr delivers a gantry-mounted LS-C 80 ship crane for a next-generation dredger, enhancing offshore handling capabilities and reinforcing a three-vessel fleet strategy.

A Liebherr RL 2600 offshore crane has been selected for a major energy development in the Caspian Sea, enhancing lifting capabilities and operational reliability for offshore production.

Hartman Seatrade has taken delivery of two Liebherr LS 250 ship cranes, enhancing heavy lift capabilities for its project cargo and offshore operations.

PSA Antwerp has received five mega ship-to-shore cranes for the Europa Terminal as part of Project Emerald, preparing the port for ultra-large container vessels.

Huisman has secured a second contract from Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam for the delivery of 12 additional Automated Stacking Cranes, expanding fully automated container handling capacity at the Port of Rotterdam.

Two men died after a mobile container crane struck and overturned a 66-ft JLG telescopic boom lift at the Eifeltor railway container yard in Cologne on December 6. The workers were performing maintenance at a height of 16–17 meters when the lift was pushed over. One man died at the scene, while the second died later in hospital. Authorities have launched a joint police and safety investigation into the incident.

A new ship-to-shore crane collapsed at the Port of Fort-de-France in Martinique on September 18. Two people suffered minor injuries and ten were treated for shock. One man was trapped on the 60-metre-high crane for over five hours before being rescued by fire services. The crane was part of a newly delivered fleet and had just completed a three-month installation and testing programme. An investigation into the cause is ongoing.

A 750-tonne Manitowoc M18000 Max-ER crawler crane overturned into the sea while lifting a large cable reel at an offshore logistics base in Porto do Açu, Brazil. The incident reportedly occurred after ground failure beneath one of the crane’s tracks. No injuries were reported. Authorities are expected to investigate ground conditions and site preparation.

A new ship-to-shore crane collapsed at Tuas Port in Singapore on June 15 while being delivered to a non-operational berth. The incident involved a Sany STS crane and appears to show the front legs giving way as the crane came ashore. No injuries or fatalities were reported. PSA and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore are jointly investigating the incident.

A worker died following a crane maintenance accident on May 27, 2025, at Samsung Heavy Industries’ Geoje shipyard in South Korea. The incident occurred during repair work on a monorail crane and involved a secondary subcontractor. Authorities are investigating whether the case qualifies as a “serious disaster” under South Korea’s Serious Accident Punishment Act, highlighting contractor oversight and crane maintenance safety risks.

An STS crane collapsed at Keelung Port’s Pier 20 on October 14 after a heavy-load vessel delivering a new BC-207 STS crane collided with an existing onshore crane. The incident occurred during crane delivery operations for China Container Terminal Corporation. No injuries were reported, though several containers were damaged. Authorities and insurers are investigating the collision and site conditions.