The Vietnamese port of Phu My took a strategic step forward with the addition of the Liebherr LPS 550 electric gantry crane. This unit, equipped with a 48-meter boom and a lifting capacity of 144 tons, is designed to cope with high turnover bulk operations. During initial tests, it achieved a handling rate of up to 1,250 tons per hour.
Consistent performance of the LPS 550 electric crane
Thanks to its high-voltage electric drive system and diesel engine backup, the crane ensures operational continuity even in the event of power interruptions. Its hydrostatic technology allows parallel lifting, slewing and folding, which reduces the total cycle time and improves the predictability of operations.
One of the most outstanding attributes of the LPS 550 is its rail-mounted undercarriage. This keeps the space under the crane free for overland traffic and makes it easy to position the crane on conveyor lines. This configuration helps to minimize re-handling and maintain a high level of fluidity in unloading and storing products.
Technical support and operational continuity
Baria Serece already had five Liebherr TCC 300 cranes in its fleet. With the arrival of the LPS 550, a strategy based on high-performance equipment has been consolidated. In its first year, the new unit exceeded 4,000 operating hours, operating up to 22 hours a day. In addition, Liebherr’s regional support ensures scheduled maintenance and access to spare parts.
The terminal located on the Thi Vai River is designed to receive ships of up to 100,000 deadweight tons. With two docks totaling 620 meters and an annual volume of close to 7 million metric tons, the integration of this crane allows the terminal to keep pace with the growth in trade in agricultural products and fertilizers, maintaining stable unloading times even during seasonal peaks.
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