Potain MDT 389 L16 Supports Construction of New Gaslini Hospital in Genoa

How Potain tower cranes enable the phased redevelopment of one of Europe’s most advanced pediatric healthcare campuses.  www.manitowoc.com A Major Healthcare Redevelopment Underway in Genoa A Potain MDT 389 L16 tower crane is now driving construction progress at the New Gaslini Hospital project in Genoa, Italy—one of Europe’s most ambitious pediatric treatment and research redevelopments. Scheduled for completion in 2030, the new complex will consolidate services into a modern, highly specialized facility dedicated to rare conditions affecting children, adolescents and expectant mothers. The work is led by CMB, a long-standing Potain partner, and includes the creation of new diagnostic and intensive care spaces, multiple inpatient floors, and the systematic renovation of existing pavilions to expand capacity and improve care pathways. How the MDT 389 L16 Is Configured for the Project’s Demands To meet the logistical challenges of a dense inner-hospital construction zone, the MDT 389 L16 has been installed with a 63 m hook height and a 65 m jib, providing the reach and lifting performance needed for structural steel, prefabricated components and heavy plant movements. Its 16 t maximum capacity supports the lifting of large building elements across a site where operational space is severely restricted—only 20% of the footprint remains available for crane activity, storage and machinery circulation. Close coordination between structural engineers and Potain specialists enabled the crane to be mounted on a reduced underground foundation rather than the originally planned 10 × 10 × 2 m ballast-only base. This adaptation preserved valuable surface area for construction operations and improved overall site efficiency. Phased Construction Enabled by an Integrated Crane Strategy The redevelopment follows carefully staged construction phases. The first phase required the demolition of two existing pavilions to create space for Padiglione Zero, which will become a central hub for critical hospital functions. Subsequent work includes the construction of a new Technological Hub behind the existing buildings, followed by seismic upgrades and restoration of the original hospital structure. The MDT 389 L16 operates alongside a Potain MD 125, already on site since early 2025, and will later be joined by a Potain MDT 178 installed inside the building envelope as vertical construction advances. This coordinated crane plan ensures uninterrupted material flow as the project moves through demolition, structural work, enclosure and interior phases. Potain’s Role in Advancing Complex Healthcare Infrastructure Potain’s involvement in the New Gaslini Hospital project highlights its expertise in supporting complex, high-value infrastructure developments where reliability, lifting precision and site adaptability are critical. The MDT 389 L16, with its high capacity and flexible installation options, contributes directly to maintaining project continuity in a constrained and densely populated medical campus. As the redevelopment progresses toward its 2030 completion, the crane fleet will remain central to delivering a next-generation healthcare facility designed to advance pediatric treatment and research worldwide. www.manitowoc.com Powered by Induportals Media Publishing