Product Introduction
STS Container Crane (Ship-to-Shore Container Crane, also known as a Quayside Container Crane) is the primary heavy-lifting workhorse positioned at the waterfront of modern container terminals. Engineered for high-speed, heavy-duty marine operations, it handles the efficient loading and unloading of containers directly between ocean-going vessels and the quay, serving as the critical gateway for global maritime logistics.
Technical Specifications
| Equipment Type | Rated Capacity (t) Customizable | Span / Working Radius (m) | Lifting Height (m) | Lifting Speed (m/min) | Crane Travel Speed | Trolley Speed (m/min) | Duty Class | Power / Power Supply Mode | Main Applications & Features |
| Ship-to-Shore Container Crane | 41 / 51 / 65 (Single / Twin lift) | Outreach 35–70 / Backreach 8–15 / Rail gauge 16–30 | Above rail 25–38 / Below rail 12–18 | Loaded 40–50 / Unloaded 90–120 | 25–45 m/min | 180–240 | A8 | Mains power supply, front boom luffing | Quayside container ship loading/unloading; adaptable to Post-Panamax and Megamax vessels |
Product Advantages
Massive Outreach & Height
Built with high portal frames and long outreach booms to span across ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs) accommodating 24+ container rows wide.
Hinged Boom Mechanism
Features a pitchable ocean-side boom that can be raised vertically to allow safe maneuvering and berthing of arriving or departing ships.
High-Speed & Precision Hoisting
Equipped with high-power hoisting, trolleying, and anti-sway control systems to ensure fast, stable, and pinpoint container placement.
Dual-Trolley & Automation Options
Advanced models incorporate dual-trolley architecture and automated positioning systems to decouple ship-side unloading from quay-side truck staging, significantly boosting hourly TEU throughput.
Typical Application Scenarios
Container Port Terminals
Essential quayside equipment for main sea routes, handling international shipping vessels of all sizes (from Feeder and Panamax to Post-Panamax and Megamax class).
Intermodal Maritime Hubs
Facilitates rapid vessel-to-yard transfers by staging containers directly onto terminal tractors, AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles), or straddle carriers.
