Rail mounted container gantry crane is a kind of rail mounted crane used to offload, stack and load 20ft, 40ft, 45ft ISO standard containers. Its provision of power is offered by cable reel. The crane contains three mechanisms: hoisting, trolley travelling and gantry travelling. The trolley running along the track mounted on gantry beam is capable to serve among legs. The crane is able to make straight movement along rails.

Product Introduction: Rail-Mounted Container Gantry Crane (RMG Crane)

The Rail-Mounted Gantry Crane (RMG Crane) is a heavy-duty lifting system designed for efficient container handling in high-capacity logistics hubs. Engineered for precision and durability, it operates on fixed rails, enabling seamless movement of shipping containers in ports, intermodal yards, and freight terminals.

Key Features:

✔ High Load Capacity – Handles 20ft, 40ft, 45ft, and even 53ft containers with ease.
✔ Rail-Mounted Mobility – Moves smoothly on parallel tracks for optimized yard space.
✔ Automation-Ready – Compatible with remote control & smart terminal systems (STS).
✔ Weather-Resistant – Built for 24/7 operation in harsh port environments.
✔ Energy-Efficient – Optional regenerative power systems reduce electricity costs.

Rail mounted container gantry crane (RMG crane) is mainly used to load, unload, move and stack containers in railway transship fields and large container storage yards. 

Application Scenarios for RMG Cranes

1. Port Container Terminals

• Primary Use: Loading/unloading containers from ships to trucks/trains.

• Why RMG? Faster stacking density than rubber-tired gantries (RTGs).

• Example: Used in automated ports like Rotterdam or Singapore.

2. Intermodal Rail Yards

• Primary Use: Transferring containers between trains and trucks.

• Why RMG? Rail alignment ensures precise positioning for double-stack operations.

3. Logistics & Freight Hubs

• Primary Use: Sorting and storing containers in distribution centers.

• Why RMG? Maximizes vertical space with 5-6 high stacking.

4. Marine & Shipbuilding

• Primary Use: Moving heavy containers in shipyard assembly zones.

• Why RMG? Handles offshore containers and oversized cargo.

5. Specialized Industrial Terminals

• Primary Use: Heavy equipment logistics for energy (wind turbine parts).

• Why RMG? Custom spans/lifts for project cargo.

Industries Where RMG Cranes Excel

✅ Marine & Ports – Core use case for global shipping.
✅ Transport & Logistics – Critical for rail/truck intermodal hubs.
✅ Heavy Industry – If handling containerized equipment.