In the transport industry, the need for crane lift services arises for several reasons These range from the ordinary and usual movement of shipping containers around a yard or site to the more urgent need for cargo recovery. There are different ways to move cargo or lift a shipping container, but a crane can safely handle almost any size or weight of cargo and container.
Cargo Lifting Methods
There are several ways to move that container, whether for cargo lifting, cargo recovery, or moving a shipping container around a yard.
- Forklifts are an option; however, a forklift is limited by how far it can travel and more so by a forklift’s weight capacity.
- A truck and trailer combination is also used for transporting or lifting cargo and shipping containers. However, like a forklift, a truck and trailer are considerably limited by weight capacity.
- Semi-tow tractors can have a towing capacity high enough to handle a shipping container. But what if it needs to be airlifted in or out of an awkward space?
One of the most convenient and safest ways to move a shipping container is with a heavy-duty crane. These services involve heavy-duty cranes for cargo lifting and have some major advantages over other methods.
Why Choose Crane Services for Cargo Lifting
Those cargo lifting and recovery methods mentioned above may work in certain instances. And while equipment like a forklift or truck and trailer are possible, using either becomes much trickier once you consider the added weight of the cargo.
Crane services are often the more efficient, convenient, and safer option. They are essential to both cargo lifting and cargo recovery. When it comes to cargo recovery, especially from an accident, time is of the essence. A fully trained and licensed crane operator like those at Pro-Tow can carry out the full accident recovery much more efficiently with a crane. For cargo lifting, using a crane ensures that the heaviest of containers can be moved in and out of tight spaces, including over walls and fences.
Safety First!
Wherever heavy equipment is involved, safety is a key to success. Using a crane for cargo and shipping container lifting is among the safest options, partly because of how shipping containers are built. These containers are built with crane lifting in mind and have places for the crane to latch. Team Pro Tow uses an LTM 1150 hydraulic crane for our lift and recovery services. Our crane is operated by a team that values safety, compliance, and efficiency.
We treat each crane lift job as unique as the next and operate a fleet of additional equipment to create a comprehensive set of cargo recovery and lifting services.
