Recent customs data tells a clear story. In 2025, Ghana imported 75 units of overhead travelling cranes (bridge cranes) from China, with a total value of USD 1.601 million. This compares with 38 units valued at USD 455,000 in 2024 — a 97.4% increase in volume in just one year. At the same time, Ghana imported 16 units of gantry cranes (portal cranes) from China in 2025, valued at USD 245,000, compared with 23 units valued at USD 396,000 in 2024.

What these figures tell us is that Ghanaian businesses and industrial projects are not only demanding more lifting equipment — they are gaining access to higher-capacity, more advanced Chinese cranes at competitive prices. Across both product categories, the trend is consistent: Chinese overhead and gantry cranes are becoming the preferred choice for Ghana’s growing industrial base.

Why Ghana is Lifting More with Chinese Cranes

Ghana is undergoing an industrial transformation. The expansion of Tema Port, one of West Africa‘s busiest maritime gateways, is driving significant demand for material handling equipment. According to market research, Ghana’s loading and unloading machinery market exceeded USD 250 million in 2025, with the ports of Tema and Takoradi accounting for over 70% of national equipment procurement. The second phase of the Tema Port expansion project, expected to be completed in 2025, will increase handling capacity from 2.5 to 3.7 million TEUs, introducing advanced gantry cranes and supporting infrastructure. Beyond ports, Ghana’s mining sector — rich in gold, diamonds, and bauxite — along with manufacturing plants and logistics hubs, is creating sustained demand for reliable, cost-effective overhead and gantry cranes.

Chinese crane manufacturers have responded by delivering industrial-grade equipment at a fraction of the cost of European or South African alternatives. In 2023, the average overhead travelling crane export price to Ghana was USD 60,000 per unit. By 2025, the average import price for Chinese overhead cranes stood at approximately USD 21,347 per unit — representing a significant cost advantage without compromising on quality or performance. This value proposition explains why Chinese crane exports to Ghana increased by nearly 100% year-over-year from 2024 to 2025. It is not a coincidence — it is a market consensus that Chinese lifting equipment offers the ideal balance of quality, reliability, and affordability for Ghana’s rapidly industrializing economy.

DONGQI CRANE: Your Proven Partner in Ghana‘s Industrial Growth

DONGQI CRANE (Henan Dongqi Machinery Co., Ltd.) is a Sino-New Zealand joint venture headquartered in Changyuan, Henan — the “Cradleland of Cranes” in China. With a sprawling 240,000-square-meter manufacturing complex, over 2,000 sets of advanced production and testing equipment, and a skilled workforce of 3,600 professionals including 500 technical specialists and more than 70 senior engineers, DONGQI CRANE boasts an annual comprehensive production capacity exceeding 10,000 crane sets, with output values reaching 1.5 billion RMB. The company holds CE certification and multiple international standards, and has established technical collaborations with global leaders such as ABM, SEW, ABB, NORD, SIEMENS, and Schneider Electric.

DONGQI CRANE has cooperated with dozens of crane projects in Ghana. The best-selling crane products in the Ghanaian market include single-beam overhead cranes, electric hoists, and gantry cranes. Our product portfolio includes European-standard single and double girder overhead cranes, explosion-proof and metallurgical cranes, gantry cranes for indoor and outdoor applications, jib cranes, electric hoists, and fully intelligent truss industrial robots, with lifting capacities ranging from 1 to 800 tons. With products exported to 96 countries and regions across six continents, and established local agents in markets including Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Uzbekistan, and Russia, DONGQI CRANE is committed to providing one-stop customized lifting solutions backed by three-dimensional diagrams and force analysis.

Below, explore our full range of overhead and gantry cranes tailored for Ghana’s unique operational environments — from the ports of Tema to the industrial parks of the Greater Accra Region, from mining sites in the Ashanti Region to manufacturing plants across the Western Region, and everywhere in between.

Overhead Crane (Bridge Crane) Series for Ghana

Overhead cranes — also known as bridge cranes — are among the most widely used lifting equipment in Ghana’s factories, warehouses, and industrial facilities. DONGQI CRANE offers a complete range of single-girder and double-girder overhead cranes designed to meet the specific demands of Ghanaian industries.

1. LH Type Double Girder Hoist Overhead Crane

The LH type double girder hoist overhead crane is one of the most popular models in the Ghanaian market. It combines a compact structure with low building clearance and light body design, allowing it to maximize lifting height and make full use of workshop space. The speed can be adjusted to ensure stable travelling.

Specifications:

• Lifting capacity: 0.5 to 30 tons (customizable)
• Span: 10.5m to 31.5m (according to your demands)
• Lifting height: 3 to 48m (according to your demands)
• Voltage: 380V 50Hz 3P AC

Key features: The LH crane features an efficient and safe lifting system with simple structure, easy operation, smooth operation, and strong carrying capacity. The double-beam structure can withstand larger loads to ensure safe operation of the equipment.

Applications in Ghana:

• Ports, logistics centers, and warehouses: For loading, unloading, and handling containers, bulk cargo, building materials, and other goods
• Manufacturing industry: For material handling on production lines, moving raw materials, semi-finished products, or finished products between workstations
• Equipment installation and overhaul: During factory construction or equipment renewal, for safely hoisting and positioning heavy machinery, large machine tools, presses, and other industrial equipment
• Bad weather and narrow space operations: The crane is designed with wind and rain protection features for outdoor or semi-outdoor environments, and its compact design enables efficient operation in space-constrained environments

Price range: USD 1,500 – 25,000 per set

2. QDX Type European Double Girder Hoist Overhead Crane

The QDX European double girder hoist bridge crane adopts advanced European standard design concepts, featuring small size, light weight, and small wheel pressure. It is a high-performance lifting solution ideal for demanding industrial applications.

Specifications:

• Lifting capacity: 1 to 80 tons
• Crane span: 7.5m to 28.5m
• Lifting height: According to client‘s requirements
• Voltage: 380V 50Hz 3Phase

Key features:

• Design optimization: Advanced design concepts and technologies make it lightweight, compact, and energy-saving. The main beam uses a box-shaped structure to reduce deadweight and wind resistance; the end beam uses an arc shape to improve rigidity and stability
• Efficient electrical configuration: Variable frequency speed motor for smooth start and stop, effectively reducing energy consumption
• Intelligent control system: Equipped with an advanced PLC control system for remote monitoring and fault diagnosis
• Multiple protection systems: Overload protection, limit protection, and emergency stop for operator and equipment safety
• High-quality materials: High-strength steel and alloy materials for key components
• Modular design: Easy disassembly and replacement of parts, simplifying maintenance

Applications in Ghana:

• Manufacturing industry: For material handling, equipment assembly, and production line adjustment. Particularly suitable for automobile manufacturing and machinery manufacturing, where the crane can lift and move heavy parts such as engines and gearboxes
• Logistics industry: For loading, unloading, handling, and stacking of goods in logistics centers, warehouses, and ports. Especially effective at container terminals and large warehouses
• Energy and infrastructure: For hoisting and installing heavy equipment and components, such as wind turbines and bridge steel beams
• Building and construction: For material hoisting and material handling at high-rise building and large construction projects

Price range: USD 5,600 – 100,000 per set

Real-world case: In 2021, DONGQI CRANE sold a QDX 20-ton overhead crane to Ghana. Parameters: lifting capacity 20 tons, lifting height 6.4 meters, main beam length 11.5 meters, working voltage 380V/50Hz/3P.

3. HD Type Single Girder Electric Hoist Crane

The HD single girder overhead crane features light weight, compact structure, and low energy consumption. It is a lightweight lifting solution ideal for smaller workshops and lighter material handling tasks.

Specifications:

• Lifting capacity: 1 to 20 tons
• Crane span: 7.5m to 28.5m
• Working class: A3, A4, A5
• Working environment: -20°C to 40°C

Key features:

• Compact structure and light weight: Modular design for easy installation and disassembly
• Easy operation: Electric hoist lifting and lowering, simple to control
• Strong adaptability: Adapts to different working environments and lifting requirements by adjusting hoist stroke and speed
• Easy maintenance: Simple maintenance with easily replaceable parts

Applications in Ghana:

• Manufacturing: For material handling and assembly on production lines in automotive and electronic equipment manufacturing
• Logistics: For loading, unloading, and stacking of goods in logistics centers and warehouses
• Construction: For lifting construction materials and material handling at construction sites, particularly for steel bars and formwork in high-rise building and large bridge construction
• Agriculture and fisheries: For processing and storage of agricultural and fishery products, especially in fishery processing plants

Price range: USD 5,000 – 10,000 per set

Real-world case: In 2021, DONGQI CRANE sold an HD 10-ton overhead crane to Ghana. Parameters: lifting capacity 10 tons, lifting height 6 meters, span 10.5 meters, working voltage 380V/50Hz/3P.

4. LDA Type Single Girder Hoist Overhead Crane

The LDA single girder hoist overhead crane is used with CD1 and MD1 electric hoists. It is an efficient and flexible lifting solution suitable for a wide range of applications.

Specifications:

• Lifting capacity: 1 to 32 tons
• Span: 7.5 to 28.5m
• Working level: A3 to A5
• Working environment temperature: -25°C to 40°C

Key features:

• Lightweight structure: Main beam and end beam welded from steel plate and I-beam for compact, lightweight construction, easy installation and maintenance
• Large lifting capacity and high working level: Lifting capacity range of 1 to 10 tons (standard), working level A3 to A5
• Flexible operation and accurate positioning: Equipped with multiple operating modes including ground handle, wireless remote control, and driver‘s cab
• Strong adaptability: Suitable for cargo lifting in factories, warehouses, and material yards

Applications in Ghana:

• Manufacturing: For material handling, equipment assembly, and production line adjustment in automobile and machinery manufacturing
• Logistics: For loading, unloading, handling, and stacking of goods in logistics centers and warehouses
• Construction: For lifting building materials and material handling at construction sites
• Port freight and terminal operations: For improving loading and unloading efficiency and cargo transfer speed

Price range: USD 800 – 10,000 per set

Gantry Crane (Portal Crane) Series for Ghana

Gantry cranes — also known as portal cranes — are essential for outdoor material handling applications in Ghana, including ports, construction sites, mining operations, and logistics yards. DONGQI CRANE offers a complete range of single-girder and double-girder gantry cranes designed for durability and efficiency.

5. MH Type Single Girder Hoist Gantry Crane

The MH single girder gantry crane is matched with CD1 or MD1 electric hoists. It is a lightweight small crane with rail travelling capability, ideal for material yards and outdoor storage areas.

Specifications:

• Lifting capacity: 1 to 32 tons
• Crane span: 7.5m to 28.5m
• Lifting height: According to client‘s requirements
• Voltage: 380V 50Hz 3Phase

Key features:

• Compact structure and light weight: Simple structure consisting of crossbeam, outrigger, ground beam, drive mechanism, and control electrical
• Easy operation and strong flexibility: Operated by handle, wireless remote control, or cab
• Strong carrying capacity and large span: Meets the lifting needs of large goods
• Good stability, safety, and reliability: Equipped with overload alarm, oblique pull and oblique lifting protection
• Easy maintenance and low cost: Simple maintenance with easily replaceable parts

Applications in Ghana:

• Manufacturing: For material handling, equipment assembly, and production line adjustment
• Logistics: For loading, unloading, handling, and stacking of goods in logistics centers and warehouses, especially for large and heavy goods
• Construction: For lifting building materials and material handling at construction sites, particularly steel bars and formwork in high-rise buildings and large bridges
• Agriculture and fisheries: For processing and storage of agricultural and fishery products, especially in fishery processing plants
• Port freight and terminal operations: For improving loading and unloading efficiency and cargo transfer speed

Price range: USD 4,500 – 22,000 per set

6. Heavy Duty Double Girder Gantry Crane

The heavy duty double girder gantry crane is designed for the most demanding industrial applications. It is widely used in warehousing and logistics, precision machining, metal fabrication, wind power, automobile manufacturing, rail transportation, and construction machinery.

Specifications:

• Lifting capacity: 1 to 500 tons
• Crane span: 7.5m to 28.5m
• Lifting height: According to client‘s requirements
• Voltage: 380V 50Hz 3Phase

Key features:

• Large lifting capacity and large span
• Good overall stability and small wheel pressure
• Compact structure and light weight
• Large rigidity and high load-bearing capacity
• Stable and reliable operation

Applications in Ghana:

• Ports and docks: Indispensable equipment for container and bulk cargo loading and unloading operations, quickly and accurately moving cargo from ships to docks or yards
• Mining: For transporting and hoisting heavy equipment and ores in Ghana’s gold, diamond, and bauxite mining operations
• Construction sites: For installing heavy equipment such as elevators and large machinery, and for transporting construction materials including steel bars, cement, and prefabricated components
• Manufacturing: For production and assembly of heavy machinery and equipment, easily transporting and hoisting large mechanical parts

Price range: USD 2,000 – 100,000 per set

Jib Crane Series for Ghana

For localized lifting applications, jib cranes provide flexible and efficient material handling solutions in specific workstations or confined spaces.

7. BZ Pillar Jib Crane

The BZ pillar jib crane is a wall-mounted or pillar-mounted lifting solution ideal for individual workstations where overhead cranes may not be practical.

Applications in Ghana:

• Assembly lines and workstations
• Maintenance bays and service areas
• Warehouse loading docks
• Manufacturing cells requiring localized lifting

8. Portable Jib Crane / Mobile Jib Crane

The portable jib crane offers mobility and flexibility, allowing operators to move the crane between different work locations as needed.

Applications in Ghana:

• Construction sites with changing material handling needs
• Maintenance and repair operations
• Temporary lifting requirements
• Small workshops and facilities

Electric Hoist Series for Ghana

Electric hoists are the core lifting component for many crane systems. DONGQI CRANE offers a comprehensive range of electric hoists to suit different lifting requirements.

9. CD1 Single Speed Electric Hoist

Specifications:

• Single speed operation for standard lifting applications
• Compatible with LDA, HD, and MH crane systems

10. MD1 Double Speed Electric Hoist

Specifications:

• Dual speed operation for precise positioning
• Suitable for applications requiring both fast travel and slow, accurate positioning

11. European Electric Hoist

Specifications:

• European standard design with compact dimensions
• Low headroom profile
• High duty cycle capability

12. Electric Chain Hoist

Applications in Ghana:

• Light-duty lifting in workshops
• Assembly line material handling
• Maintenance operations

Custom Crane Solutions for Ghana

Every industrial application has unique requirements. DONGQI CRANE specializes in providing customized crane solutions tailored to the specific needs of Ghanaian customers.

Our customization capabilities include:

• Lifting capacity from 1 to 800 tons
• Span configurations for any building or yard layout
• Lifting height according to your operational needs
• Voltage and electrical system customization (380V 50Hz 3Phase standard, other options available)
• Special coatings for high-temperature, high-humidity, or corrosive environments
• Explosion-proof configurations for hazardous environments
• Insulation overhead cranes for special applications

Considerations for Ghana‘s operating environment:

• Tropical climate: Special attention to anti-rust and anti-corrosion treatment to ensure long-term stable operation
• High temperature and humidity: Selection of materials and components adapted to Ghana’s climate conditions
• Outdoor operations: Wind and rain protection features for outdoor and semi-outdoor environments
• Power supply: Reliable electrical systems compatible with local power conditions

Safety and Maintenance

Safety is of paramount importance in any lifting operation. DONGQI CRANE cranes are equipped with advanced safety devices including:

• Overload limiters
• Limit switches
• Emergency stop buttons
• Overload alarm
• Oblique pull and oblique lifting protection

Regular maintenance is essential for long-term, stable operation. We recommend:

• Regular inspection of wire rope, drum, reducer, and other components
• Timely replacement of damaged parts
• Keeping equipment clean and properly lubricated
• Periodic safety inspections to identify and eliminate potential hazards

Why Choose DONGQI CRANE for Your Ghana Project?

1. Proven track record in Ghana: Dozens of successful crane projects completed in Ghana, including QDX 20-ton and HD 10-ton overhead cranes sold in 2021
2. Complete product range: One-stop sourcing for overhead cranes, gantry cranes, jib cranes, and electric hoists
3. Cost-effective solutions: Competitive pricing without compromising on quality or performance
4. Customization capability: Tailored designs to meet your specific operational requirements
5. International quality standards: CE certification and compliance with multiple international standards
6. Global experience: Products exported to 96 countries across six continents
7. Technical support: 3D diagrams and force analysis for optimal equipment selection

Contact DONGQI CRANE

Ready to discuss your lifting requirements? Our crane specialists are ready to assist you.

• Email: sales010@cranesdq.com
• Website: www.craneyt.com/crane-for-sale-ghana.html
• Service: One-stop customized lifting solutions with professional technical support

Send us a message with your specific requirements — including lifting capacity, span, lifting height, and application details — and we will provide a tailored quotation and technical recommendation. From the ports of Tema to the mining sites of the Ashanti Region, from industrial parks in Greater Accra to manufacturing plants across the country, DONGQI CRANE is your trusted partner in Ghana’s industrial growth.