Rubber Tired Gantry Crane Market Report 2026

The rubber tired gantry crane market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $1.28 billion in 2025 to $1.34 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of global container trade, growth of port infrastructure investments, rising demand for yard automation, adoption of diesel-powered rtg cranes, availability of heavy-lift equipment.

The rubber tired gantry crane market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.64 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing port electrification initiatives, rising focus on carbon emission reduction, expansion of smart port projects, growing demand for autonomous crane operations, increasing investment in logistics efficiency. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of electric and hybrid rtg cranes, rising automation of container handling operations, growing deployment of remote monitoring systems, expansion of high-capacity port infrastructure, enhanced focus on operational safety and efficiency.

An increase in industrialization is expected to drive the growth of the rubber-tired gantry crane market going forward. Industrialization is characterized by the establishment and expansion of various manufacturing, processing, and production facilities that depend on consistent and reliable power supplies for efficient operations. The process of industrialization has led to higher demand for goods and raw materials, resulting in a substantial rise in trade volumes across developing regions. This growth has encouraged increased investments in port infrastructure development, which in turn supports demand for rubber-tired gantry cranes. For instance, in July 2023, according to a report released by the Federal Reserve Board, a US-based government organization, factory output rose by 1.5% on an annualized basis in the second quarter of 2023, supported by a notable 36.7% increase in motor vehicle and parts production during the same period. Therefore, the growing pace of industrialization is driving the expansion of the rubber-tired gantry crane market.

Major companies operating in the rubber-tired gantry crane market are focusing on the development of innovative solutions, such as hydrogen fuel cell-powered rubber-tired gantry cranes, to enhance energy efficiency in container handling operations. A hydrogen fuel cell rubber-tired gantry crane is a mobile crane that utilizes hydrogen fuel cell technology to deliver sustainable and efficient material handling within logistics and shipping environments. For instance, in May 2024, Paceco, a US-based manufacturer of container handling equipment, partnered with Mitsui E&S, a Japan-based heavy industries company, to introduce the H2-ZE RTG transtainer crane. This zero-emission rubber-tired crane eliminates carbon emissions and significantly reduces noise levels while operating independently from the electrical grid for up to 16 hours per day, delivering performance comparable to traditional diesel or hybrid RTG cranes. The crane’s fuel-cell power pack also enables the conversion of existing diesel RTGs into zero-emission units, representing a major advancement in sustainable port technology.

In October 2025, APM Terminals B.V., a container terminal operator focused on advancing sustainable port operations, partnered with Conductix-Wampfler, a provider of energy supply and electrification systems for industrial equipment. Through this partnership, APM Terminals aims to speed up the electrification of its rubber-tired gantry cranes by expanding the use of electric RTGs, as well as battery-electric and hybrid RTGs, to replace conventional diesel-powered cranes and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its terminal network. Conductix Wampfler GmbH is a Germany-based company specializing in advanced energy supply and electrification solutions for port and automation applications.

Major companies operating in the rubber tired gantry crane market report include Liebherr-International AG, Konecranes, Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Company Limited, Kalmar, Cargotec Corporation, Paceco Corp., Mi-Jack Products Inc., Noell Crane Systems GmbH, Terex Corporation, Anupam Industries Limited, ElectroMech Material Handling Systems (India) Pvt Ltd, SANY Group, Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co. Ltd., HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Dalian Huarui Heavy Industry Group Co. Ltd., Shanghai Port Machinery Co. Ltd., ELME Spreader AB, Bromma Conquip AB, RAM Spreaders, Paul Vahle GmbH & Co. KG, Künz GmbH, Cimolai Technology S.p.A., Kocks Krane GmbH, Weihua Group, Fantuzzi Reggiane S.p.A.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the rubber-tired gantry crane market in 2025.Middle East is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the rubber tired gantry crane market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the rubber tired gantry crane market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The rubber tired gantry crane market consists of sales of single-beam, double-beam, electric and hydraulic rubber-tired gantry crane. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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