• Montecon orders third LHM 800 for its operation in Montevideo, Uruguay
  • New milestone in the long term partnership with Liebherr Maritime Cranes
  • Montecon is the largest user of the LHM 800 worldwide

Rostock, Germany - Liebherr Maritime Cranes already delivered two Liebherr mobile harbour cranes LHM 800 in container configuration to Montecon in Uruguay. End of November Liebherr received an order from Montecon for the third LHM 800 that will start operation in Montevideo, Uruguay next year.

Two LHM 800 are already operating in the port of Montevideo, Uruguay.
Two LHM 800 are already operating in the port of Montevideo, Uruguay.
In 2015 Montecon ordered the first giant mobile harbour cranes, type LHM 800 in container operation. Due to their increasing demand for mobile container handling solutions, they subsequently ordered a second unit. Both cranes were delivered in 2016. End of 2018 Montecon placed an order for the third Liebherr mobile harbour crane LHM 800. The upcoming delivery of the third machine makes them the biggest user of the giant LHM 800 worldwide.

Liebherr Maritime Cranes has a long-term partnership with the Montevideo-based terminal operator Montecon that started more than 18 years ago. The models of Montecons mobile harbour crane fleet steadily reflect the growth of vessel sizes. Montecon has constantly increased its crane sizes over the years. It all started with an LHM 400 in 2001 until now. The recently ordered LHM 800 will soon be the tenth Liebherr harbour mobile ordered by Montecon for their port in Montevideo.

Trustful relationship

Wide varieties of challenges and successes have closely welded Montecon and Liebherr together. The recent order underlines that the relation is now much stronger than ever before.

“We feel confident as we rely on the trustworthiness of Liebherr and all its staff, for they are strategic partners in the development of our business. Our mobile harbour cranes are doubtlessly our main fixed asset, and they determine the service level that we provide to our Customers. This is why Liebherr’s reliability and aftersales support are essential values to us”, says Juan Olascoaga, General Manager of Montecon.

“We are thankful for the trust Montecon is showing with this new order of the third LHM 800. We will continue to put all efforts into fulfilling the expectation Montecon has towards Liebherr,” says Andreas Müller, Sales Director of Liebherr Mobile Harbour Cranes.

Increase container throughput

The LHM 800 is the most advanced mobile solution for the handling of large container vessels. In container handling configuration the eye level is above 40 metres and the fulcrum point is above 36 metres, which naturally eases the handling of large vessels. Thanks to its mighty outreach of 64 metres, the LHM 800 is able to efficiently service container vessels which are as wide as 22 container rows. The LHM 800 continues the LHM-range’s tradition of high working speeds by hoisting and lowering containers with up to 120 metres per minute. This allows for up to 40 boxes per hour.