2026 SEW-EURODRIVE New Product Launch for Port Machinery Held Grandly in Tianjin

2026 SEW-EURODRIVE Port Machinery New Product Launch Kicks Off

On May 26, 2026, against a backdrop of clear skies, the 2026 SEW-EURODRIVE New Product Launch for Port Machinery was grandly held at the SEW-EURODRIVE China headquarters in Tianjin. More than 200 senior executives and representatives from major national port groups, design institutes, and industry-leading enterprises gathered to witness this significant event. At 11:28 AM, the launch ceremony officially commenced.

SEW-EURODRIVE’s Comprehensive Permanent Magnet Servo-Controlled Wheel Drive Solution

The new portfolio of port machinery products introduced by SEW-EURODRIVE marks multiple innovations and breakthroughs, representing the pinnacle of technical achievement in the industry. During the event, Sun Guotao, a port machinery industry technical expert from SEW-EURODRIVE China, shared insights on the newly released lineup. This included the comprehensive Permanent Magnet Wheel Drive solution, integrated planetary gear units, specialized lifting gear units for container handling equipment, bucket wheel and slewing drives for large-scale bulk handling equipment, and an intelligent monitoring system tailored for the port machinery industry. By detailing these products, he elucidated the technical advantages of SEW drive equipment in core applications such as port hoisting and heavy-load slewing, fully demonstrating SEW's leadership in the port machinery drive sector. Zhang Shengli, Executive Chairman of SEW-EURODRIVE China, extended a warm welcome and sincere gratitude to all the guests. He highlighted the global debut of the company’s industry-first "Permanent Magnet Wheel Drive Solution." This system effectively resolves long-standing industry pain points associated with traditional RTG (Rubber-Tired Gantry) crane drives, such as poor positioning accuracy, slow response, low transmission efficiency, and high maintenance demands. The entire system—featuring precision planetary gear units, permanent magnet motors, servo controllers, safety brakes, and digital encoders—was independently developed by the SEW China team and represents the highest level of industry technology. This innovative solution, developed in collaboration with Tianjin Port Group’s Jin'an Heavy Industry, has been granted a national patent. Furthermore, SEW-EURODRIVE showcased a wide range of latest R&D products specifically designed for the port industry. These products adopt the world's most advanced design concepts, achieving high efficiency, energy conservation, safety, reliability, standardization, modularization, intelligence, and scalability. They are set to be widely applied across port, marine, and offshore engineering sectors. These products are not only designed to meet domestic market demand but will also be launched internationally through SEW-EURODRIVE’s global sales network.

Zhang Shengli, Executive Chairman of SEW-EURODRIVE China, delivered a heartfelt welcome and thanked all the guests for traveling to join the celebration.

Sun Li, General Manager of Tianjin Jin'an Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., stated in his speech that after SEW-EURODRIVE proposed the innovative concept of the Permanent Magnet Servo-Controlled Wheel Drive Solution, Jin'an Heavy Industry engaged in deep technical collaboration with SEW. Through multiple rounds of iterative design, the two companies successfully optimized core dimensions such as power matching, structural adaptation, and intelligent control. This solution marks a milestone in technical innovation for port machinery travel mechanisms. With advantages such as a simplified structure, easy installation, low maintenance, high energy efficiency, rapid response, and precise positioning, the solution is not only an optimal configuration for new port equipment but is also expected to lead the global technological upgrade for RTG (Rubber-Tired Gantry) equipment. Furthermore, its superior dynamic response and high-precision positioning characteristics provide a reliable new technical path for the construction of automated and smart terminals .

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2. This is not merely a technical innovation of a single drive system; it is poised to lead port automation into a brand-new stage of development

Zhang Liangang, Chief Scientist of Shandong Port Group Co., Ltd., noted that the Permanent Magnet Servo-Controlled Wheel Drive Solution launched by SEW-EURODRIVE holds profound significance for the entire port industry and container terminals. This system fundamentally addresses core issues such as inaccurate positioning and unstable operation control in traditional rubber-tired gantry cranes, effectively bridging a critical hardware gap for port automation and intelligence. The successful development of this solution may catalyze a second technological iteration for port container handling equipment. By leveraging this high-precision drive and positioning technology, the industry is now well-positioned to develop new types of fully electric, fully automated, and highly mobile port equipment, providing the underlying technical support for highly efficient terminal operations. This is not merely a technical innovation of a single drive system; it is poised to lead port automation into a brand-new stage of development.

3. SEW-EURODRIVE China will continue to increase its investment

SEW-EURODRIVE China will continue to increase its investment, introduce core intelligent manufacturing technologies, and provide the market with comprehensive solutions ranging from hardware to software and from general-purpose to specialized applications. We will also step up R&D efforts to continuously launch new products that meet the personalized demands of the market, working hand-in-hand with our valued customers for mutual growth and development.

4. SEW-EURODRIVE China believes in a brighter tomorrow

SEW-EURODRIVE China believes in a brighter tomorrow. For the sake of that better future, let us set forth tonight!