Rotterdam port crane weighing over 475 metric tons skillfully dismantled by Krommenhoek Metals

In the first week of July, Krommenhoek Metals dismantled a harbor crane weighing over 475 metric tons for a client in Rotterdam. The massive structure was made entirely of iron and stood over 23 meters tall.

The assignment was to deliver the colossal structure—weighing over 475 metric tons—in a clean and tidy condition within a short timeframe, while adhering to the strictest safety standards. Thanks toLek Demolition’sexpertiseinsafe demolition and Krommenhoek Metals’ prompt handling of the removal of the resulting scrap metal, this project was completed within the specified timeframe.

It took four mobile cranes from lifting specialistMammoet Nederland B.V.to safely and professionally dismantle the harbor crane within one day. Afterward, over the course of three days, all the scrap metal was cut into small pieces using a Liebherr 974 equipped with a Labounty MSD7500R scrap shear and hauled away via Krommenhoek Metals’ scrap container service.

For over 90 years, Krommenhoek Metals has specialized in the collection, processing, and recycling of scrap iron and other scrap metals in the Netherlands, as well as in trading these materials worldwide. In addition, the company specializes in demolition projects and the collection and recycling of used catalytic converters. This Rotterdam-based family business employs about 40 people.