About Us

With headquarters in Shanghai and branches in Hong Kong and The Hague, Netherlands, CES has strategically positioned itself at the forefront of the global maritime industry. As a pivotal hub for harbor crane manufacturers and related equipment, our Shanghai and The Hague base nurtures collaborations with leading global equipment OEMs. We proudly cover services across an expansive range of equipment from industry giants such as ZPMC, Konecranes, Liebherr, Kalmar, Kuenz, Noell, and SANY.our distinct advantages:

At CES, our clientele is as diverse as our expertise, ranging from local terminal operators to the most illustrious global terminal operators in the business. This diversity is a testament to our unparalleled competence and versatility in the industry.

Our team, consisting of 90 dedicated experts and led by Managing Director Kay Geithner, is the bedrock of our success. Collectively, we encapsulate a staggering 400 years of hands-on experience in crane technical services, with our expertise refined across more than 60 ports and 53 countries on six continents. Our specialists, adept in mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering, ensure that we remain at the industry’s cutting edge. As CES has expanded its horizons, our family has grown, now inclusive of skilled mechanics, electricians, technicians, supervisors, maintenance, automation and commissioning engineers.

What truly sets CES apart as the industry’s most experienced and professional third-party inspector are our distinct advantages:

On-time Delivery:
We significantly amplify the likelihood of punctual deliveries through dedicated project management and supplier performance management.
Quality Control:
We have the most stringent quality measures in the industry to ensure superior quality at every stage.
Trust and Reliability:
With CES, it's always about genuine commitment, never hollow promises.
Dedicated Team:
We're not just present; we're immersed. Our team is steadfast and consistently on-site. Our average employee tenure in CES is 15 years.
Commissioning Engineering:
We are the only third-party inspection company that ensures the correct functionality of your crane. Our own commissioning engineering team has a collective crane commissioning experience of more than 100 years and we are recognized as the most seasoned experts in this domain across the industry.
Welcome to CES — where unparalleled excellence is forged by experience.