International Car Operators (ICO) has purchased a second Liebherr mobile harbour crane that will be used for handling containers and project cargo at its Antwerp terminal.
The Vrasene terminal in Antwerp spans 125 ha and processes around 7,000 vehicles daily, and a growing number of project cargoes by barge. The LHM 550 features a 54 m outreach and a lifting capacity of up to 154 tonnes. The terminal said that the use of two LHM 550 is vital for optimising container and project cargo operations for swifter transhipment and reduced turnaround times.
The crane is currently scheduled to leave the factory in eight months.
The deal was signed at the AntwerpXL conference and exhibition.
Alain Guillemyn, managing director at ICO, said: “The addition of the second Liebherr LHM 550 to our Antwerp terminal reflects our commitment to innovation and flexibility for all kinds of cargo projects. We aim to deliver efficiency and reliability across every operation, from traditional vehicle handling to complex project cargo. This investment further strengthens our position as a leader in sustainable, future-ready logistics solutions.”
