Are lifting accessories designed to safely handle containers and containerized cargo using cranes, spreaders, or lifting beams, ensuring controlled and secure load transfer between the container and the lifting equipment.
Containers and containerized cargo are subjected to high forces during lifting operations. Without properly designed lifting lugs, loads may become unstable, leading to unsafe lifting conditions, equipment damage, or injury.
Container lifting lugs are integrated or attached lifting points that connect containers to lifting equipment such as hooks, shackles, or lifting beams. They are designed to withstand vertical and angular lifting forces and to distribute loads safely into the container structure.
The selection of lifting lugs depends on container type, lifting method, load weight, operational conditions and on how the container will be lashed on the vessel.
Certified designs ensure predictable load paths and safe lifting operations.
These lifting principles form the basis of modern container lifting lug designs used in maritime and port operations
Container Technics NV is an Antwerp‑based specialist in marine lifting and lashing equipment, supplying high‑quality lifting lugs designed for container handling and maritime operations. Our range of container lifting lugs is engineered to withstand demanding lifting loads and harsh marine environments. CONTECH® lifting lugs are manufactured to meet international standards and are suitable for use with cranes, spreaders, and lifting beams across a wide range of container handling applications.
Container lifting lugs are engineered lifting points used to attach containers to lifting equipment for safe crane handling.
Lifting lugs are required when containers are lifted outside standard spreader operations or when specific lifting configurations are needed.
The selection of lifting lugs depends on container weight, lifting angles, equipment used, and applicable lifting standards.
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The CONTECH® MK‑2 top lifting lug is designed to fit standard ISO container corner castings and is used for vertical lifting only. It is inserted into the top ISO hole and locked by a simple 90° rotation, allowing quick and safe installation.
⚠️ The MK‑2 is only intended for vertical lifting and must not be used for angled or side‑loaded lifting configurations.
The MK‑2 lifting lug is Marine Class batch approved and commonly used in port handling, shipboard operations, and offshore logistics where controlled top lifting is required.
The CONTECH® MK‑5 bottom lifting lug, also referred to as a container lifting hook, can be inserted into the bottom corner castings of 20ft and 40ft ISO containers. Each MK‑5 lifting lug is equipped with a securing device to ensure safe engagement during lifting.
The MK‑5 bottom lifting lug is Marine Class batch approved and commonly used in port handling, shipboard operations, and offshore logistics where controlled bottom lifting is required.
The CONTECH® MK‑4/20‑40 hatch cover lifting lug has a lifting capacity of 16.5 t and is DNV‑GL approved. The lifting lugs are intended for use in the ISO hole positions of hatch covers, in both 20ft and 40ft standard configurations.
The MK‑4/20‑40 hatch cover lifting lug is Marine Class batch approved and commonly used in shipboard and port operations where controlled hatch cover lifting is required.
The CONTECH® MK‑4D hatch cover lifting lug is designed for special applications where the ISO hole position differs from the standard configuration. The lifting lug has a capacity of 21 t and is available with a DNV‑GL certificate.
The MK‑4D hatch cover lifting lug is commonly used in shipboard and port operations where non‑standard hatch cover lifting arrangements are required.
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It can be shipped worldwide.
There are about 20 types of Twistlocks.
Twistlocks are used to connect containers together in their stack.
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