Gantry Crane Market

Gantry Crane Market Size by Type (Single Girder Gantry Crane, Double Girder Gantry Crane and Portable Gantry Crane), Operation Type (Manual and Automatic), Application (Construction, Manufacturing, Port and Logistics, Mining, and Others), Regions, Global Industry Analysis, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2024 to 2033

Base Year: 2023 Historical Data: 2020-22
  • Report ID: TBI-14453
  • Published Date: Jun, 2024
  • Pages: 238
  • Category: Machinery & Equipment
  • Format: PDF
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The global gantry crane market was valued at USD 2 billion in 2023 and grew at a CAGR of 5% from 2024 to 2033. The market is expected to reach USD 3.25 billion by 2033. The rising building and construction sector will drive the growth of the global gantry crane market.

Market Introduction:

An overhead crane which is supported on legs that can move. They might have wheels or they move on a track or rail system. They are usually built to support a bridge. This is referred to as gantry crane. They can lift heavy loads and move them around which makes them indispensable in various industries, especially, building, construction and manufacturing sectors. They can be modified or adjusted according to the requirements of the work. they can be operated manually or can be automated to perform a wide variety of functions. They are highly efficient in lifting heavy loads and transporting them, reducing time and effort needed to do the same when manual work is involved, increasing safety by reducing the risk of injuries and accidents. They are also used in ports, warehouses, mining, logistics and transportation. They are reliable, durable, and efficient. They are cost-effective as they reduce the need for labour.

Gantry Crane Market Size

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Recent Development
  • With the impending arrival of two more STS gantry cranes, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) strengthened its operations at the East Container Terminal (ECT) of the Colombo Port. By acquiring these cranes in addition to the three it had previously acquired, the ECT will be able to increase its operational capacity at the Jaya Container Terminal by redeploying three cranes there.

Market Dynamics:

Drivers

The growing building and construction sector – The rapid urbanization and industrialization has increased the demand for infrastructure like roads, bridges, hospitals, schools, houses, utility spaces and others. The increasing government capital expenditure on infrastructure also augments the market’s growth as gantry cranes are indispensable in such big infrastructure projects. The expanding consumer market with e-commerce boom and globalization have also increased the demand for gantry cranes in warehousing, logistics and transportations. The increasing infrastructural development will thereby contribute to the global gantry crane market’s growth.

Restraints:

The high initial costs of gantry crane gantry crane is a heavy and sophisticated piece of machinery making it capital intensive. Installing a gantry crane is also expensive given the significant infrastructural developments that are needed to be made. Modifications to existing infrastructure or landscape to install and operate gantry crane is also highly expensive. Additionally, the requirement of skilled labour to install and operate gantry cranes. Other equipment which supports gantry crane operation also drives up costs. furthermore, operators and manufacturers need to comply with guidelines which drives up compliance costs. therefore, the high initial costs of gantry crane will hamper the market’s growth.

Opportunities:

Technological advancements – the growing need for gantry crane given the increasing need for it in building and construction sector has led to the development and innovation of better features, systems, process and equipment. For instance, there are now smart systems which enable automated control minimizing human intervention thereby reducing risk of human error leading to reduced injuries, accidents and losses. Additionally, there are new features which improve safety with failsafe systems. The advent of IoT has further improved the performance of gantry cranes and expanded its applications across industries. Therefore, technological advancements will enable enhanced gantry crane designs and systems and this will further the market’s growth during the forecast period.

Regional segmentation analysis:

The regions analyzed for the market include North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. North America emerged as the most significant global gantry crane market, with a 37% market revenue share in 2023.

The region has a well-established and advanced construction, manufacturing and industrial sector which extensively uses gantry cranes. The region is also at the forefront of technological advancements and innovations which leads to better gantry cranes. It also enables greater access to sophisticated and state-of-the-art technology for users. The stringent regulatory environment which leads to greater accountability from industries contributes to the growing adoption of gantry cranes in these spaces as they are safer. The significant infrastructural development also augments the market’s growth. thriving warehousing, logistics, transportation, energy and mining sectors all contribute to the growing demand for gantry cranes.

North America Region Gantry Crane Market Share in 2023 - 37%

 

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  • At the Port of Los Angeles, PACECO Corp. has started operating the first rubber-tired gantry (RTG) crane powered by hydrogen fuel cells on a commercial basis.  Based in Hayward, California, PACECO Corp. is a well-known supplier in the container handling industry. The Department of Energy recently declared the California Hydrogen Hub, one of the main locations for the ARCHESH2 projects, to be the Port of Los Angeles. Up to $1.2 billion in financing is anticipated from DOE for the California hydrogen center, which will enable up to $15 billion in total investment in hydrogen technologies. Forward-thinking initiatives such as PACECO's hydrogen-fueled crane serve as a model for the exciting future deployments in Los Angeles's decarbonizing ports.
Type Segment Analysis

The type segment is divided into single girder gantry crane, double girder gantry crane and portable gantry crane. The doble girder gantry crane segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 40% in 2023. Double girder gantry cranes have two horizontal girders. They run the whole length of the bridge. They offer enhanced stability which makes them the preferred choice to improve safety. The improved stability also enables greater load bearing capacity which increases the about of weight it can lift and move. The lifting capability expands its applications across industries. furthermore, they offer an increased room for movement, including in height and wingspan. They are strong and durable making them ideal for longer projects. They are versatile and given the technological advancements have become highly advanced enhancing its efficiency, performance and safety.

Operation type Segment Analysis

The operation type segment is divided into manual and automatic. The automatic segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 57% in 2023. Automatic gantry cranes are highly automated which improves efficiency and reduces human errors thereby improving safety. The automation leads to optimization which transfers into better resource allocation saving both time and money. The controls offered in these systems streamline work making them more efficient. Furthermore, they are highly efficient in identifying faults and rectifying them, saving precious time and money. They are consistent, durable and reliable. The integration of smart technologies further reduces the need for human intervention making it more effective than manual.

Application Segment Analysis

The application segment is divided into construction, manufacturing, port and logistics, mining, and others. The construction segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 38% in 2023. Construction industry uses heavy raw materials, component and equipment that need to lifted and moved to different places which requires gantry cranes. Construction sites can be anywhere, crowded urban spaces or remote regions, making gantry cranes ideal as they are capable of operating in any terrain and environment. The need to offer a safe environment at construction sites, both for people and property, also necessitates the use of gantry cranes. They are required by regulations. Furthermore, they optimize work making it more efficient, faster thereby completing projects more quickly. The modern world needs quick project cycles and gantry cranes contribute towards this. The growing infrastructural development will continue to make construction the dominant user of gantry crane in the future as well.

  • A significant power transmission line, the SuedOstLink project will deliver green electricity produced in northeastern Germany to the southern state of Bavaria. Over the course of the next four years, Schmidbauer will be responsible for managing and storing an incredible 50,000 tonnes of cable. This corresponds to around 520 separate cable drums, each weighing a substantial 95 tonnes. Throughout Germany, the Enerpac SBL600 gantry will be installed at several locations. Lifting and securing cable reels that are delivered on low-bed trailers is its main duty. After that, the reels are gently lowered onto Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) for ultimate delivery to cable installation locations.
Some of the Key Market Players:
  • Aicrane Machinery Group
  • Doosan Heavy Industries Vietnam Co.
  • JASO Industrial Cranes
  • Konecranes PLC
  • Liebherr Group
  • Mammoet Holding BV
  • Mi-Jack Products
  • SANYGROUP
  • Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.
  • TNT Crane and Rigging

Report Description:

Attribute Description
Market Size Revenue (USD Billion)
Market size value in 2023 USD 2 Billion
Market size value in 2033 USD 3.25 Billion
CAGR (2024 to 2033) 5%
Historical data 2020-2022
Base Year 2023
Forecast 2024-2033
Region The regions analyzed for the market are Asia Pacific, Europe, South America, North America, and Middle East and Africa. Furthermore, the regions are further analyzed at the country level.
Segments Type, Operation Type and Application

Frequesntly Asked Questions

As per The Brainy Insights, the size of the global gantry crane market was valued at USD 2 billion in 2023 to USD 3.25 billion by 2033.

Global gantry crane market is growing at a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period 2024-2033.

The market's growth will be influenced by the growing building and construction sector.

The high initial costs of gantry crane could hamper the market growth.

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This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. The Brainy Insights has segmented the global gantry crane market based on below mentioned segments:

Global Gantry Crane Market by Type:

  • Single Girder Gantry Crane
  • Double Girder Gantry Crane
  • Portable Gantry Crane

Global Gantry Crane Market by Operation Type:

  • Manual
  • Automatic

Global Gantry Crane Market by Application:

  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Port and Logistics
  • Mining
  • Others

Global Gantry Crane Market by Region:

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • U.K.
    • Italy
    • Spain
  • Asia-Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
  • South America
    • Brazil
  • Middle East and Africa  
    • UAE
    • South Africa

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