Who can inspect and evaluate used harbour cranes?
MEVAS has been a recognised expert for used cranes of various types for many years. Damage reports are prepared for mobile cranes or lattice boom cranes. The core area is the inspection and determination of the technical condition of cranes. In addition to this technical inspection, there is also very often the requirement to determine the value of used cranes. Harbor Crane inspection is part of our service. These appraisals are often necessary for crane buyers in order to enable financing by the bank or leasing company. For this reason, we also regularly prepare expertises on the current value of cranes.
If you need an inspection or valuation of harbour cranes contact us today. As we often deal with large machines, we know what the depreciation of such machines looks like. We know about transport, dismantling and assembly of larger equipment costs. We therefore also feel able to determine the value of harbour cranes.
Fair values for internal sales of harbour cranes
In the world’s harbours, the operators of mobile equipment and handling machines change regularly. However, it is often the case that a harbour crane spends a large part of its life in the same port. This has to do with the fact that dismantling, shipping and assembly at a new location incur dramatically high costs. These costs often exceed the current value of the machine. Harbour cranes can reach very high hourly levels. For this reason, it is often the case that the new operator tries to continue using the existing equipment and purchase or rent it. To avoid disputes, or at the request of the bank, it is often necessary to have an independent valuation of harbour cranes carried out. This should be carried out by persons who have no interest in buying or selling such equipment. We at MEVAS have the expertise and personnel to undertake such work. We are not afraid of big iron and have already inspected and assessed various harbour cranes.
Where does MEVAS inspect harbor cranes?
Harbour cranes can be found in every port in the world. It’s the same with our inspection service: MEVAS inspects machines for customers all over the world and we also travel everywhere for inspections. We have local inspectors in 22 countries. We also have excellent networks to find local technicians in other countries. For important jobs, the team from Germany personally travels to the harbour to inspect and assess cranes and large handling machines. Please contact us with an enquiry and we will answer you in a short time whether we feel able to inspect cranes at your location. If we have no idea about the specific technology in your operation, we will tell you and not accept the order.
What is a harbour crane and what is it mainly used for?
A harbour crane, also known as a port crane or ship-to-shore (STS) crane, is a specialized, large crane used in ports and harbors for the loading and unloading of cargo ships. These cranes are essential for moving containers and other heavy cargo efficiently between ships and the dock, supporting global trade and transportation.
Key Features of Harbour Cranes
- Size and Reach: Harbour cranes are very tall, often towering over ships, with a long boom that can extend over the width of large cargo vessels.
- Lifting Capacity: They are designed to lift heavy loads, often capable of handling containers weighing 20–40 tons, with some able to lift up to 100 tons or more.
- Mobility: Some harbour cranes are fixed in place, while others are mounted on rails or tires to move along the port’s length.
Types of Harbour Cranes
- Ship-to-Shore (STS) Cranes: Used for loading and unloading containers from container ships.
- Mobile Harbour Cranes: Versatile cranes that can move around the port and handle various types of cargo.
- Floating Cranes: Mounted on barges for use in deeper water where fixed cranes cannot reach.
Main Uses of Harbour Cranes
- Container Handling: Most modern harbour cranes are designed primarily for lifting and placing containers.
- Bulk Cargo Handling: For unloading bulk goods like coal, grain, or minerals.
- Heavy Cargo Lifting: Used to handle oversized or non-containerized cargo such as vehicles, heavy equipment, or parts for construction projects.
