gantry crane

Lifting device with posts and cantilevered girders that move along rails or on tires to handle containers.

containers

Metal boxes of standardized size for transporting cargo.

jib

Horizontal component overhanging the crane that extends the hoisting system as far out as possible.

running track

Rail along which the crane moves.

tower

Post that supports the crane.

hoisting system

Device moving along the jib that uses cables, winches and pulleys to lift and move containers.