Nuh Cimento, one of Turkey’s largest cement producers, operates a high-capacity private port in Hereke that handles up to 5 million tonnes of dry bulk cargo annually and serves over 40 export markets worldwide. It recently upgraded their Liebherr LPS 400 to a higher-performance portal slewing crane – a LPS 420 – designed for efficient bulk handling, offering a maximum turnover of 1,500 tonnes per hour and a lifting capacity of 124 tonnes.
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Strategically positioned along the Gulf of Izmit, the port of Hereke serves as a vital maritime gateway for Nuh Cimento’s outbound logistics. Its infrastructure is tailored for high-throughput bulk handling, supporting continuous vessel operations and streamlined cargo flows that are essential to the company’s export-driven business model.
The newly installed LPS 420 portal crane is equipped with an electric drive, allowing the port to reduce fuel consumption and local exhaust emissions. Its slewing mechanism is supported by Liebherr’s closed hydraulic circuit, which ensures smooth and energy-efficient rotation even under heavy load. The crane’s advanced Litronic control system enables precise handling of bulk materials. These features make the LPS 420 particularly well suited for high-throughput terminals handling abrasive materials such as clinker and cement.
The new portal crane replaces a Liebherr LPS 400 that had been in continuous operation since 1999. The LPS 400 at Nuh Cimento is the world’s first Liebherr portal slewing crane to be delivered, helping establish a proven design.
With increasing maintenance demands and the need for greater efficiency, Nuh Cimento opted for a new LPS 420 to ensure seamless continuity in its port operations. The installation process was carried out under the supervision of Liebherr experts and completed on schedule, with the customer praising the smooth coordination and technical expertise involved.
The port’s physical capacity supports this operational upgrade. It features a 595-meter berth and can accommodate vessels up to 80,000 deadweight tonnes. A 300-meter underground conveyor tunnel and automated loading systems ensure fast and efficient cargo transfer, enabling Nuh Cimento to maintain high throughput while meeting the logistical demands of exports to more than 40 countries across five continents.