Ship-to-Shore Cranes

STS Crane Engineering
& Support Services

Comprehensive engineering support for Ship-to-Shore cranes — modernization, electrical, mechanical and structural services.

STS Cranes — Ship-to-Shore

An STS (Ship-to-Shore) crane is a large dockside gantry crane used to load and unload intermodal containers between container ships and the terminal

 Key Components

 Main Boom / Cantilever : Extends out over the water to reach across the width of docked ships; can be raised vertically when ships are berthing or passing.

 Trolley: Rides back and forth along the rails of the main boom to transfer cargo horizontally.

 Spreader : A specialized handling tool suspended from the trolley that grips and locks onto container corner castings using twistlocks.

 Gantry Frame & Legs : Supports the entire upper structure and travels on rail tracks running parallel to the quayside.

 Operator Cabin : Located on the trolley or fixed structure, though many modern terminals use remote-control operation rooms.

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Services

Upgrades & Modernization
Full equipment assessment, upgrade engineering, retrofit planning and lifecycle extension programs for STS cranes.
PLC & Drive Systems
PLC modernization, drive upgrades, control system replacement and automation for STS crane operations.
Structural Inspection & Repair
Structural assessment, fatigue analysis, repair engineering and reinforcement for STS crane boom and portal structures.
Mechanical & Hydraulic
Gearboxes, hydraulic systems, hoist and trolley systems, brakes and major mechanical component support.
Technical Manpower
Qualified electrical, mechanical and automation engineers for STS crane projects and operational support.
Dismantling & Scrap
Controlled dismantling, cutting, material recovery and full site clearance for STS cranes at end of life.

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