Mobile Harbor Crane Market Report 2026

The mobile harbor crane market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.06 billion in 2025 to $3.29 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of global seaborne trade, modernization of port infrastructure, rising containerization trends, demand for versatile cargo handling equipment, investments in port efficiency improvement.

The mobile harbor crane market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.32 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth of smart port initiatives, increasing adoption of low-emission port equipment, expansion of global logistics hubs, rising focus on automation in terminals, increasing infrastructure investments in emerging economies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of electrically powered harbor cranes, rising integration of remote monitoring and automation systems, growing demand for flexible port handling solutions, expansion of hybrid crane technologies, enhanced focus on operational efficiency.

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 companies operating 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., Guangdong Yongtong Crane Machinery Co. Ltd.

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

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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