Ship-side operations
Crane and Forklift Hire in Gandhidham, Kandla and Mundra
Globelink Shipping and Logistics offers crane hire in Gandhidham and forklift hire across Kandla and Mundra, with trained operators, certified lifting gear and lift planning for heavier jobs. Book equipment by the shift, the day or the job for port operations, CFS work, warehouse handling and project lifts.
Our equipment pool
| Equipment | Capacity | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Hydra cranes | 14 t | 4 |
| Mobile crane | 50 t | 1 |
| Forklifts | 3 t | 4 |
| Forklifts | 5 t | 2 |
| Forklift | 10 t | 1 |
| Heavy-lift mobile cranes | up to 250 t | arranged by our team |
Equipment available
Hydra cranes
Compact, mobile pick-and-carry cranes for loading and unloading trucks, shifting cargo in yards and lighter port lifts. They are fast to set up and easy to move between jobs.
Mobile and truck-mounted cranes
For heavier lifts at the quay, in the yard or on project sites, where reach and capacity matter more than speed of movement.
Forklifts
Diesel forklifts for loading and unloading trucks and containers, stacking in warehouses and moving palletised and bagged cargo. Higher-capacity units handle steel and heavy cases.
Lifting accessories
Slings, shackles, spreader beams, coil tongs and chain sets, inspected and certified, matched to the load.
Choosing the right machine
| Job | Usually the right choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Loading and unloading trucks in a yard | Hydra crane or forklift | Quick to position, no outrigger set-up for light loads |
| Stacking pallets and bags in a warehouse | Forklift | Fast, works in aisles and under cover |
| Steel coils and heavy cases at the quay | Mobile crane with coil tongs or spreader | Capacity at radius, controlled placement |
| Machinery offloading on site | Mobile crane | Reach over trailers and foundations |
| Container stuffing support | Forklift with the right tine length | Works inside the container mouth |
If you are unsure, describe the load and the site and we will recommend the machine. Under-sizing a crane is the most common cause of a failed or unsafe lift.
Typical jobs we support
- Discharging steel coils and plates onto trailers at Kandla
- Offloading imported machinery at factories in the Gandhidham and Anjar industrial belt
- Shifting cargo between stacks in port storage areas
- Loading project cargo onto hydraulic axle trailers for ODC moves
- Supporting container stuffing and destuffing at CFSs
Where our equipment works
- Port berths: supporting stevedoring for break-bulk and project cargo
- CFS and container yards: stuffing, destuffing and moving cargo
- Warehouses: receipt, stacking and dispatch with our storage team
- Project sites: offloading machinery and structures delivered by our ODC transport
- Factories: machinery shifting and plant maintenance lifts
Safe lifting
Every lift starts with the right machine for the load and the ground. For routine work, our operators follow a standard pre-lift checklist. For heavy or complex lifts, we prepare a lift plan.
Lift-planning checklist
- Confirm the load: weight, dimensions, centre of gravity and lifting points.
- Choose the crane: capacity at the required radius, with a safety margin.
- Check the ground: bearing capacity, outrigger pads and slope.
- Select rigging: slings, shackles and spreader beams rated for the load.
- Clear the area: exclusion zone, overhead hazards and a banksman assigned.
- Brief the team: signals, sequence and stop-work authority.
Operators hold valid certifications and lifting gear carries current test certificates. Lifting gear is examined and load-tested periodically by a competent person, and certificates are kept on file and shown on request.
How to hire
- Tell us the job: the load, location, dates and duration.
- We recommend the equipment: and a lift plan if needed.
- Confirm and mobilise: equipment and operator arrive on site at the agreed time.
- Work and sign-off: hours or job completion recorded on a daily log.
Cranes and forklifts FAQs
Do you provide operators?
Yes. All equipment comes with a trained operator. We do not hire out machines without one.
What is the minimum hire period?
Hydra cranes and forklifts from a 4-hour slot, and mobile cranes from one 8-hour shift.
Can you provide equipment outside the port?
Yes, anywhere around Gandhidham, Kandla, Mundra and the wider Kutch region.
Let's get your cargo moving
Send your cargo details and target dates. We will come back with one plan and one quote covering every stage.