Liebherr bullish, despite 27% drop in MHC deliveries

After revealing its 2009 output, Liebherr’s mobile harbour crane division said it was satisfied with its operational performance. The company delivered 74 mobile harbour cranes (MHCs), representing a 27% decline year-on-year. Liebherr pointed out that the MHC market, including all suppliers, declined by 40%.

A statement said: "Although the past year was one of extraordinary global economic turbulence, resulting in a considerable decline in worldwide demand for mobile harbour cranes, Liebherr managed to increase its global market share substantially [+60%] and reinforced its prime position as market leader." Liebherr’s biggest decline was in Europe, where deliveries fell 31%. With 15 units delivered, Russia was by far the biggest market worldwide in 2009.