Mobile Harbor Crane Global Market Report 2025

The mobile harbor crane market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.85 billion in 2024 to $3.06 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the rise of containerization and multipurpose cargo, expansion of bulk commodity exports, port privatization and concession reforms, limited quay infrastructure favoring mobile solutions, and growth in project and heavy lift shipments.

The mobile harbor crane market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.04 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to diversification of cargo beyond containers at secondary ports, inland and river port development programs, mining and energy project pipelines in emerging regions, expansion of free trade and special economic zones, and growth of intermodal logistics at mid-sized gateways. Key trends in the forecast period include shore power electrification of crane motions, hybrid energy recovery and accumulator systems, battery energy storage-assisted hoisting, variable frequency drive modernization for motors, and Internet of Things sensor-based condition monitoring.

The increasing trade activities are expected to drive the growth of the mobile harbor crane market in the coming years. Trade activities refer to the exchange of goods and commodities between countries, which requires efficient cargo handling and port operations to support rising trade volumes. The growth in trade activities is driven by increasing merchandise exports and imports, expanding international supply chains, and rising demand in emerging markets, collectively creating higher demand for advanced port infrastructure. Mobile harbor cranes support trade activities by enabling faster, safer, and more efficient handling of cargo, including bulk materials and containers, thereby enhancing overall port productivity. For example, in April 2025, the World Trade Organization (WTO), a Switzerland-based trade organization, reported that the value of global merchandise trade rose by 2% in 2024, rebounding from a 4% decline in 2023. Therefore, the increasing trade activities are fueling the growth of the mobile harbor crane market.

Key companies in the mobile harbor crane market are focusing on developing advanced products, such as electric dual-drive mobile harbor cranes, to minimize fuel consumption, lower carbon emissions, and support the transition to sustainable port operations. Electric dual-drive mobile harbor cranes are equipped with both electric and diesel power systems, allowing them to operate flexibly on electricity when available or diesel in off-grid conditions. For instance, in July 2025, Port Nelson Limited, a New Zealand-based port authority, launched the Liebherr LHM600E, an electric dual-drive mobile harbor crane. This crane can operate on electric power up to 85% of the time, reducing carbon emissions and contributing to the port’s electrification strategy. The LHM 600E provides a sustainable and high-performance solution for modern port cargo handling, combining advanced low-emission electric technology with enhanced operational efficiency and reduced environmental impact.

In January 2025, Pilbara Ports Authority, an Australia-based port operator, partnered with Konecranes plc to enhance port efficiency and sustainability. The partnership focuses on implementing advanced lifting technologies, digital solutions, and automated mobile harbor cranes to support safer and more energy-efficient cargo handling operations. Konecranes plc is a Finland-based manufacturer of mobile harbor cranes and port handling solutions.

Major players in the mobile harbor crane market are Liebherr Group, Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group Co. Ltd., Sany Heavy Industry Co. Ltd., Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., Konecranes Gottwald GmbH, Dalian Huarui Heavy Industry Group Co. Ltd., Huada Heavy Industry Technology Co. Ltd., Sennebogen Maschinenfabrik GmbH, MMantsinen Group Ltd Oy, Shandong Kaiyuan Heavy Machinery Co. Ltd., Henan Weihua Heavy Machinery Co. Ltd., FUWA Global Heavy Industry Co. Ltd., Deyuan Marine Co. Ltd., Henan Dowell Crane Co. Ltd., Henan Nucleon Crane Group Co. Ltd., Henan Mine Crane Co. Ltd., Zhendong Port Machinery Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Saintwah Inc., STONIMAGE Co. Ltd., and Guangdong Yongtong Crane Machinery Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the mobile harbor crane market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in mobile harbor crane report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the mobile harbor crane market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The swift increase in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the machinery sector by increasing costs for steel, hydraulic systems, and precision bearings critical components often imported from tariff-affected regions. Manufacturers of construction, agricultural, and industrial machinery now face squeezed margins, as many long-term contracts prevent immediate price adjustments. The uncertainty has also delayed investment in automation and smart machinery technologies, slowing productivity gains. To adapt, firms are accelerating local supplier development, redesigning products to use alternative materials, and leveraging predictive maintenance to extend equipment lifespans amid higher replacement costs.

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A mobile harbor crane is a versatile, self-propelled crane mounted on rubber tires or rails, designed for loading and unloading cargo at ports and terminals. Its key purpose is to handle a wide range of goods, including containers, bulk materials, and heavy project cargo, directly from ships to shore or vice versa. It offers high flexibility, mobility, and cost-efficiency in port operations.

The key types of mobile harbor cranes include floating cranes, telescopic cranes, articulated cranes, and container handling cranes. Floating cranes are crane systems mounted on barges or pontoons, designed to lift and move heavy loads on water. They are available in different design configurations, including standard designs, customized solutions, electrically powered cranes, and hybrid cranes, and are categorized based on power sources as electric, diesel, or hybrid. Key applications include container handling, bulk handling, scrap handling operations, and more, serving end-users such as shipping and logistics, construction, mining, infrastructure development, and aerospace and defense industries.

The mobile harbor crane market consists of sales of rubber-tired mobile harbor cranes, rail-mounted harbor cranes, lattice boom cranes, and portal harbor cranes. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of cranes sold by the manufacturers or creators of the cranes, whether to other entities (including port operators, terminal operators, distributors, and leasing companies) or directly to customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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