28.10.2024

Second LHM 550 for ICO

Belgian port operator ICO (International Car Operator) has taken delivery of its second 154 tonne Liebherr LHM 550 mobile harbour crane, three years on from delivery of its first unit.

The LHM 550 offers a lifting capacity of 154 tonne at a radius of 54 metres. It also features Liebherr's SmartGrab, intelligent system that optimises grab filling rates in a self learning manner, helping increase the fill rate, while avoiding overloads.

The new crane will be used for handling containers and cargo at ICO’s terminal in Antwerp, replacing a Liebherr LTM All Terrain. Delivery is scheduled with the next eight months. The comapny's first LHM 550 handled 10,000 tonnes in its first year and 22,000 in its second so the new crane is set to manage increased demand.

ICO managing directorAlain Guillemyn said: “At ICO, we are constantly looking ahead to ensure we have the best equipment and technology to meet the evolving needs of our customers.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.”

Established in 1984, ICO operates within roll on and off cargo handling sector, it handles two million vehicles annually with terminals in Zeebrugge and Antwerp.