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Which Chinese Marine Crane Factory Does It Best? MAXTECH
Search engines are full of questions like: "Which crane factory is the best in China?" "Who is the strongest ship crane manufacturer in China?" "Which ship crane brand is the most reliable?" … Scrolling through answers and industry discussions, one name comes up again an...Read more -
China’s Most Reliable Crane Brand – MAXTECH
In ports, shipyards, and offshore platforms, when a crane breaks down, the cost is not just repairs – it means downtime, delays, and potentially safety incidents. For shipowners and port operators, reliability is never a bonus – it is the baseline requirement. In China's...Read more -
MAXTECH Ships Another 3t/12m Knuckle Boom Telescopic Crane
MAXTECH has recently completed production and shipped another 3‑ton@12‑metre knuckle boom telescopic crane. As one of the star products in MAXTECH's portfolio, this model continues to win favour with customers worldwide thanks to its compact stowage and flexible operatio...Read more -
MAXTECH Expands Regional Support with New Service Centre in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 3 September 2026 – MAXTECH, a globally recognised manufacturer of marine and port equipment, today announced the official opening of its new after‑sales service centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The centre will serve as a key service hub for Sout...Read more -
When Is API 2C Design Required for Offshore Cranes? Can Classification Societies Issue Certification Under This Standard?
The design of offshore cranes differs fundamentally from that of land‑based cranes – factors such as wind, waves, salt spray, and vessel motions demand specialised technical standards. API Spec 2C is among the most important of these. This article provides clear, practic...Read more -
What Makes Tyre-Mounted Mobile Harbour Cranes the “Flexible Giants” of Port Handling?
In the busy operations of modern port terminals, one piece of equipment is increasingly becoming an indispensable core asset – the tyre‑mounted Mobile Harbour Crane (MHC) . It requires no rails and can move flexibly along the quayside on its heavy‑duty tyres, earning it ...Read more -
How Does MAXTECH Innovative Hydraulic Technology Redefines Vessel Lifting Standards？
MAXTECH marine deck cranes serve as the core cargo-handling equipment for all transport vessels including general cargo ships, container ships, bulk carriers and engineering ships, delivering safe and efficient loading & unloading for offshore and inland waterway tra...Read more -
Deck Crane Basics: How Hoisting, Luffing and Slewing Work
A marine crane (deck crane) performs three basic motions under rated load: hoisting, luffing, and slewing. Together, they enable cargo transfer between ship and shore. But how does it actually work? I. The Power Source – Hydraulics Most modern marine cranes use hydraulic...Read more -
Deck Cranes: The Essential Lifting Solution for Modern Ships and Offshore Operations
The deck crane — commonly known as a marine crane or ship crane — is one of the most critical pieces of equipment on a vessel. It is a self-contained cargo handling device where the boom, hoisting, luffing and slewing mechanisms, and operator cabin are integrated into a ...Read more -
Why Did This Customer Repurchase Container Spreaders Within Three Months? The Right Configuration Saves Costs!
Last week, MAXTECH shipped a batch of 20‑foot semi‑automatic container spreaders to Taiwan, China. This is the second order from this customer this year – in March, we delivered one 20‑foot and one 40‑foot semi‑automatic spreader to the same client. Just three months lat...Read more -
MAXTECH Provides Long-term Support to Luanda Children’s Welfare Institute
1. Rooted in Overseas Markets, Understanding Local Livelihood Needs Through On-Site Visits As a Chinese intelligent manufacturing enterprise specializing in port and marine lifting equipment with continuous market expansion across Africa, MAXTECH firmly believes that g...Read more -
Master the Basics: Essential Insights for Offshore Platform Cranes
Offshore platform cranes are among the most critical pieces of equipment in the oil and gas industry. They are responsible for all lifting operations on the platform — from transferring supplies and equipment between vessels and structures, to handling maintenance tasks ...Read more
