We are excited to announce the launch of our brand-new E-Crane website!

With a fresh design, improved navigation and a stronger focus on user experience, our new website makes it easier than ever to discover E-Crane, explore our solutions and find the information you need.

The new platform features updated case studies showcasing our projects around the world, more detailed information on E-Crane applications, an improved careers section and a brand-new FAQ section to help visitors quickly find answers to their questions.

Behind the scenes, we’ve also strengthened our digital foundations with improved Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), making our content more accessible and easier to discover through both traditional search engines and AI-powered search platforms.

Coming soon: more languages, more possibilities!

To make our website even more accessible to customers and partners worldwide, we will soon be introducing German, Portuguese and Spanish versions, with additional languages potentially following in the future. This will allow even more visitors to explore our technology, solutions and expertise in their own language.

More than just a new look, our website is an important step forward in how we connect with customers, partners and future colleagues worldwide. It brings together our technology, expertise and real-world experience in one modern, accessible digital platform.

NEW LOOK. MORE CONTENT. BETTER EXPERIENCE.

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At a glance: Three Klaipėda customers are using E-Crane technology for scrap, bulk, general and packaged cargo. Across the projects, flexibility, energy efficiency, reliability and total cost of ownership are recurring themes.

A strategic Baltic gateway

Klaipėda has a long maritime history dating back to the 13th century. Over the centuries, the city and its port developed from a fortified trading centre into an important industrial and maritime hub. Timber was a major cargo at the beginning of the 20th century, while later decades brought mineral, cellulose, fishing and shipbuilding activities to the port. Today, the Port of Klaipėda is the most northerly ice-free port in the eastern Baltic Sea. Recent investments in port infrastructure and deeper navigation channels have enabled the port to accommodate vessels of up to 400m in length, with draughts of up to 14.3m. Larger vessels and growing cargo flows naturally increase the need for efficient, high-capacity and flexible handling equipment.

Three customers, three applications, one E-Crane approach

Against this backdrop, three companies in Klaipėda have selected E-Crane technology for demanding cargo-handling applications. Vakarų Krova, Klasco and Kaminera each have different operational requirements, but their projects share a common objective: reliable and efficient cargo handling with equipment that can adapt to the realities of modern port operations.

Vakarų Krova: flexibility across multiple cargoes

Vakarų Krova, a subsidiary of the Western Shipyard Group, was the first company in Klaipėda to purchase an E-Crane. The company operates four specialised terminals within the Port of Klaipėda. Its E-Crane, an EH12421 GA-E, is designed to optimise terminal capacity and is used for loading scrap, handling bulk and loose materials, and moving general and packaged cargo such as roundwood. To provide flexibility between different applications, the crane is equipped with an orange-peel grab, clamshell grab and hook. A quick-change system allows attachments to be exchanged within minutes. Vakarų Krova has also implemented a rail-mounted E-Crane solution based on the 1800C platform. By allowing the crane to travel directly along the quay, the equipment can serve multiple cargo holds consecutively. This supports faster vessel operations and helps maximise terminal throughput.

Klasco: efficiency and total cost of ownership

Klasco (Klaipėda Stevedoring Company), one of the larger stevedoring companies in the Baltic States, installed a new E-Crane at one of its scrap terminals. The crane has a 42-metre reach and a 450 kW electric motor, providing the capacity required for demanding heavy-duty cargo handling. Klasco was looking for a new crane for its scrap terminal when the company learned about E-Crane through positive feedback from other customers. Following visits to E-Crane installations elsewhere in Europe, Klasco selected the E-Crane solution. According to the source material, the decision was influenced by total cost of ownership, reliability and ease of operation compared with rope cranes. The available quay power is 400 V, making the crane’s low energy consumption another important advantage. The new machine is primarily used for scrap handling, while a clamshell grab also enables the handling of heavy bulk materials. For Klasco, the combination of reliable performance, low energy consumption and operational simplicity supports the terminal’s day-to-day requirements while keeping a close focus on operating costs.

Kaminera: engineering a solution for an S-curve

Kaminera Group presented E-Crane with a different challenge. The recently completed rail-mounted E-Crane had to operate on a track incorporating a significant S-curve: two bends in opposite directions. Standard rail-mounted cranes are normally designed to travel along straight quay rails, so the track configuration required additional engineering. Following detailed measurements, E-Crane developed pivoting wheel assemblies and modified the drive system to accommodate the curved rail track.

The result was smooth operation and a successful test run. Following commissioning, particular attention has been given to training the crane operators and technical team, supported by experienced E-Crane engineers. The project illustrates how a standard E-Crane platform can be adapted when site-specific conditions demand a tailored engineering solution. It also marks the start of a long-term partnership focused on the safe and efficient handling of scrap and other bulk materials.

The E-Crane 1800C: a proven mid-range solution

All three Klaipėda projects feature the E-Crane 1800C series. Positioned in the mid-range of the E-Crane portfolio, the 1800C can be supplied with an outreach ranging from 31.7 to 42.1 metres, making it suitable for handling cargo on vessels up to Panamax size. The 1800C series is equipped with a 450 kW electric motor and E-Crane’s EMM system. The system enables communication with port management and provides information on capacity, status and other relevant operational data. A recurring theme across the three Klaipėda projects is the importance of total cost of ownership and energy efficiency. The E-Crane balance principle contributes to low energy consumption, while the electric drive supports the requirements of modern port terminals seeking efficient and reliable equipment.

One port, three projects, one long-term focus

The three installations in Klaipėda demonstrate how the same E-Crane technology can address very different operational challenges. Vakarų Krova uses its equipment for flexible multi-cargo handling and improved quay utilisation. Klasco focuses on scrap handling with an emphasis on reliability, energy consumption and total cost of ownership. Kaminera required a customised rail solution capable of negotiating an unusual S-curve.

Together, the projects show the versatility of E-Crane technology in a busy Baltic port environment. As Klaipėda continues to develop its infrastructure and accommodate larger vessels, efficient cargo-handling solutions will remain an important part of the port’s ability to serve customers safely, reliably and productively.

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On August 5, E-Crane Bangladesh had the pleasure of welcoming His Excellency Mr. Didier Vanderhasselt, Ambassador of Belgium to Bangladesh and South Asia, and First Secretary Zoë Van Landschoot to our office in Dhaka.

The delegation was in Bangladesh for a series of official government meetings. During this visit to the country, E-Crane had the pleasure of welcoming the Ambassador and First Secretary to our Bangladesh offices, offering them a closer look at our local activities and operations.

The visit provided an opportunity to share more about E-Crane’s history and long-standing presence in Bangladesh, while exchanging views on doing business internationally and the role diplomacy can play in supporting Belgian companies abroad.

Ambassador Vanderhasselt and First Secretary Van Landschoot showed a genuine interest in our activities and experiences in the region. Their visit highlighted the value of strong international relationships and open dialogue in supporting long-term business development.

We thank Ambassador Vanderhasselt and First Secretary Van Landschoot for their visit and the valuable exchange.

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Another application for the Carver Company’s 3000 Series E-Crane, Model EC19421 CR-D was an overwhelming success as the dockside crawler mounted E-Crane and Carver Company’s crew proved instrumental in the first loading of the Great Lake Dredge & Dock rock vessel “Acadia”.

The Acadia is the first U.S.-flagged, Jones Act–compliant subsea rock installation vessel, built for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) by Hanwha Philly Shipyard. Capable of carrying 20,000 metric tons of rock, it protects offshore wind foundations and subsea cables.

While this was the initial loading of the vessel which took place at the Port of Coeymans, the operation was flawless and was the first use of the E-Crane with skip pan designed to load the 20,000 metric ton of rock material into the Acadia for its maiden voyage.

The E-Crane, using the skip pan attachment designed by E-Crane, was easily capable of handling 22 metric tons / net load of material per cycle into Acadia’s dual holds. The impressive capacities along with the E-Cranes’ unique balance, impressive 140ft reach, and boom and stick geometry, gave the operators great confidence in the job at hand. The Carver Companies operators have become very proficient with their use of Carver’s E-Crane fleet in a variety of applications which include stevedoring, marine construction and dredging. The loading of the Acadia came with a new set of challenges in which the operators quickly became acclimated, as the vessels holds are tight quarters with the Acadia’s ships gear mounted right in the center of each hold.

Once the vessel was loaded, it set sail to perform the offshore duty it was designed for in transporting and precisely placing its bounty of 20,000 mt of rock material to a depth of 65 meters on the ocean floor for the New York offshore, Equinor’s, Empire Wind 1 project.

The initial rock material loading was accomplished in a 2-day span and will be repeated every 7 – 10 days to replenish the vessel’s holds for continuing the offshore operation.

All in all, the Carver Company’s crew, use of their 3000 Series E-Crane with skip pan attachment had a remarkable initial loading of the GLDD , newly built, “Acadia” state of the art rock vessel.

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What a week!

Over five days at our facility in Louisiana, customers, partners and industry professionals came together to experience E-Cranes in action, exchange ideas and connect with the global E-Crane team.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the 2026 edition of the E-Crane Demo Days such a success.

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Throughout the week, visitors experienced live demonstrations, stepped into the operator cabin and connected directly with E-Crane engineers, operators and partners from across the industry. Ultimately, nothing replaces a hands-on experience.   Climbing the stairs and sitting down behind the controls is the best way to truly understand what an E-Crane is capable of.

Demo Days by the numbers

A special highlight was the visit of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, who took the controls himself and experienced E-Crane technology from the operator’s seat.

Official opening of the Gulf Coast Service Center

A key milestone during the event was the official opening of the new Gulf Coast Service Center at Port of Iberia, reinforcing E-Crane’s commitment to delivering stronger regional support, faster response times, and operational excellence for customers across the industry.

Strategically located with direct access to major inland and coastal waterways, the new facility strengthens E-Crane’s ability to support customers across the region with speed, flexibility and efficient logistics.

Strategically located with direct access to major inland and coastal waterways, the new facility strengthens E-Crane’s ability to support customers across the region with speed, flexibility and efficient logistics.

More than anything, the new Service Center reflects E-Crane’s commitment to staying close to its customers, both geographically and operationally.

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In modern port operations, productivity and sustainability increasingly go hand in hand. A recent long-term performance analysis of our E-Crane operating in a CBH-application clearly demonstrates how both objectives can be achieved simultaneously.

About CBH operations

In this operation, bulk material is delivered to the quay inside dedicated 20ft containers mounted on terminal trailers. Using a rotating spreader, the E-Crane connects to the container, lifts it from the trailer, swings it over the vessel and rotates it to discharge the material directly into the ship’s hold. Once emptied, the container is accurately repositioned onto the truck’s twist locks. All this is done entirely without assistance from additional equipment.

One does it all

This unique single-machine approach not only simplifies the operation but also creates significant economic advantages. Since no auxiliary equipment is required, customers benefit from substantially lower capital expenditure, while operational costs are minimized through a highly efficient setup requiring only one operator on the dock.

The results

Over a monitored period of six months, the installation handled an impressive 1.21 million tons of cargo. Despite the operational constraints typical for this type of logistics chain, the crane consistently achieved an average handling rate of 20 containers per hour, while reaching peak vessel loading performances of up to 15,000 tons per day.

What makes these results truly exceptional is the crane’s remarkably low energy consumption. During the six-month monitoring period, the E-Crane’s single electrical motor operated for 2,859 hours with an average power consumption of only 146 kWh per hour. This translates into an astonishingly low energy usage of just 0.34 kWh per ton loaded.

Conclusion

Thanks to the balanced design and energy-efficient operating principle of the E-Crane, the installation combines continuous high-performance material handling with minimal power demand, resulting in significantly lower operating costs and reduced environmental impact.

This project once again confirms that efficient bulk handling is no longer only about throughput capacity. With E-Crane, customers benefit from a solution that delivers operational excellence, low ownership costs and industry-leading energy efficiency.

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Some numbers impress. 
Others tell a story. 

Together with Amaggi, we celebrate an extraordinary milestone: 40,000 operating hours and more than 2 million cycles completed over 11 years by our E-Crane Series 3000.

More than performance, this achievement represents trust built over time, dedicated teams, and a strong culture of maintenance and operational excellence.

Every operating hour reflects well-made decisions.
Every completed cycle represents experience gained in the field.
Every milestone reinforces the strength of a true partnership.

At E-Crane, we believe innovation does not happen only within the equipment — it is born through collaboration with customers who challenge limits every day and drive us to continuously evolve.

We move forward together, because our customers transform results into legacy and help shape the future of E-Crane solutions.

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Construction is progressing swiftly on E-Crane’s new service center and warehouse located in Meghna Economic Zone (MEZ), Bangladesh. Since breaking ground in May 2025, the project has moved forward at a rapid pace to address the growing regional demand for E-Crane equipment and specialized components.

With only a few final tasks remaining, the facility is expected to be fully operational soon. This milestone is highly anticipated by local operators who currently rely on time-consuming imports from Belgium. By maintaining a robust local inventory, E-Crane Bangladesh will be able to provide immediate spare parts support and rapid service, significantly reducing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency for its customers across the country.

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 Experience the World’s #1 equilibrium Crane – Live in Action

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A brand new 700B Series barge mounted E-Crane has come to life at our Port of Iberia facility, showcasing the full capabilities of our Gulf Coast operations.  This machine, for Simplot Grower Solutions, was erected completely on-site and then transported to the end user site fully assembled.

Major components arrived by vessel from Europe and were received, staged, and assembled entirely on-site by our team of specialized technicians.  With the necessary infrastructure, specialized tools, and experienced personnel in place, our Port of Iberia facility enables us to take a crane from individual components to a fully realized machine, ready for operation.  In fact, multiple machines can be staged and assembled at one time, as Simplot was assembled along with another 4000C Series E-Crane.

Once assembly was complete, the crane underwent thorough testing at our facility. Every system was carefully checked to ensure performance, reliability, and readiness for continuous service. This ability to fully build and test equipment before delivery not only streamlines installation at the customer’s site, but also reduces startup time and risk once the crane is put into operation.

From Port of Iberia, the fully assembled crane—mounted on its barge—began the next phase of its journey, traveling by water to the Port of Rosedale. This seamless transition from assembly yard to job site highlights a key advantage of the Iberia location: direct water access that allows us to efficiently deliver large, fully assembled equipment to ports across the region.

For Simplot Company, the E-Crane will serve as the dedicated unloader for inbound fertilizer barges, supporting a consistent and efficient material flow from vessel to shore.  With its balanced design, energy efficiency, and proven reliability, it is built to deliver long-term operational value—both for Simplot and for the demanding environment of daily port operations.

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