Dongqi Crane: Your Partner for Gantry and Bridge Cranes in Uganda

A Partnership Built on Trust and Reliability

For years, Dongqi Crane has served the Ugandan market with reliable lifting solutions that match the country‘s growing industrial needs. Our commitment to Uganda is not new—we have consistently supplied cranes to businesses, construction firms, and industrial facilities across the nation. According to China Customs data, Uganda imported 13 gantry cranes valued at USD 181,000 from China in 2025, alongside 32 bridge cranes worth USD 316,000. While these figures reflect a market that continues to demonstrate sustained demand for Chinese-manufactured lifting equipment, we see beyond the numbers. Each crane we deliver represents a factory expanding its production line, a warehouse improving its logistics, or a construction project advancing toward completion.

Uganda’s economy continues to strengthen, with real GDP growth rising from 6.1% to 6.8% in the nine months from July 2024 to March 2025. The country has launched an ambitious Tenfold Growth Strategy targeting $500 billion in GDP by 2040, focusing on agro-industrialisation, tourism, mineral development, and science/technology innovation. This vision drives demand for efficient material handling equipment—exactly what Dongqi Crane provides.

We believe in building long-term partnerships with our Ugandan customers. When you choose Dongqi, you choose a crane supplier that understands your local context, respects your budget, and delivers equipment that performs reliably year after year.

Uganda’s Construction & Industrial Boom in 2025

Uganda has entered a phase of significant infrastructure and industrial expansion. Major projects currently underway or recently launched include:

• The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) — a $2.7 billion project covering 270 kilometers from Malaba to Kampala, with construction now in the implementation stage. The government has released $75 million to begin work.
• Entebbe International Airport Expansion — ongoing construction of a new cargo centre, airside access roads, and expanded aircraft parking apron, with the first phase approaching completion. The Entebbe International Airport Free Zone, Uganda‘s first public free zone, has reached over 90% completion on 5 acres adjacent to the cargo terminal.
• The Busega–Mpigi Expressway — the African Development Bank approved €217 million in additional financing to complete this 27.3-kilometer expressway.
• Kampala City Roads — KCCA launched a UGX 550 billion project to upgrade 87 kilometers of roads across the capital over three years.
• Eastern Uganda Road Project — ADFD financed a 98.3-kilometer road upgrade connecting four key districts with bridge construction and related infrastructure.

Each of these projects—and many more across the country—requires reliable lifting equipment. Bridge cranes for prefabrication yards, gantry cranes for material handling at construction sites, and overhead cranes for workshops and warehouses form the backbone of efficient project execution.

Beyond infrastructure, Uganda’s manufacturing and logistics sectors are expanding. The establishment of the Entebbe International Airport Free Zone signals growing trade volumes and the need for modern cargo handling equipment. Mining activity is increasing, with Uganda‘s first large-scale gold mine commissioned in August 2025. Uganda’s overhead crane market continues to benefit from increasing industrialization and infrastructure development, and the broader crane market is projected to grow steadily through 2031.

Dongqi Bridge Cranes for Uganda

Dongqi offers a comprehensive range of bridge cranes (also called overhead cranes) designed for indoor industrial applications in Uganda. Whether you operate a manufacturing workshop, a warehouse, or a maintenance facility, our bridge cranes deliver safe, efficient, and precise load handling.

LH Type Double Girder Hoist Overhead Crane

The LH double girder hoist overhead crane is one of our most popular models and has consistently been a best-selling crane in Uganda. Its design emphasizes compact structure, low building clearance, light body, and small wheel loading.

Key Specifications:

• Capacity: 0.5–30 ton (customizable)
• Span: 10.5m–31.5m (according to your demands)
• Lifting Height: 3–48m (according to your demands)
• Voltage: 380V 50Hz 3P AC

Advantages for Uganda:
The LH crane maximizes lifting height to make full use of workshop space—a valuable feature in Uganda‘s industrial facilities where optimizing every square meter matters. Its speed can be adjusted for stable travelling, ensuring safe load handling even in busy work environments.

Typical Applications in Uganda:

• Industrial Manufacturing: In machinery workshops or factories, the LH crane lifts raw materials, parts, and finished products along production lines. Its strong lifting capacity and stable operation help ensure smooth, safe production processes.
• Construction Sites: For lifting building materials such as steel bars, cement, and bricks, as well as installing heavy equipment like elevators and air-conditioning systems, the LH crane speeds up construction progress while reducing risks for workers at height.
• Ports and Logistics: Loading and unloading containers and goods, accelerating cargo turnover and improving logistics efficiency.

QDX Type European Double Girder Hoist Overhead Crane

For customers seeking advanced European-standard design, the QDX crane delivers superior performance with unique engineering features. It adopts a European standard design concept, featuring small size, light weight, and small wheel pressure.

Key Specifications:

• Lifting Capacity: 1t–80t
• Crane Span: 7.5m–28.5m
• Lifting Height: According to client‘s requirements
• Voltage: 380V 50Hz 3Phase

Advantages for Uganda:
The QDX crane’s lighter weight and lower wheel pressure reduce the structural requirements of your building, which can translate into significant savings on civil works for new facilities. The double-beam structure features main and end beams connected by high-strength bolts, ensuring stability and smooth operation.

Typical Applications in Uganda:

• Industrial Manufacturing: Lifting raw materials and finished products across steel, automotive, and food processing industries.
• Warehousing and Logistics: Stacking, loading, and unloading goods, improving logistics efficiency in distribution centres and container yards.
• Port Terminals: Loading and unloading containers and heavy cargo at Uganda‘s port facilities, including bulk commodities at dry cargo terminals.
• Construction: Hoisting large prefabricated components and building materials on construction sites.

HD Type Single Girder Electric Hoist Crane

For operations requiring a lighter, more economical solution, the HD single girder overhead crane offers an efficient alternative. Its design emphasizes light weight, compact structure, and low energy consumption.

Key Specifications:

• Lifting Capacity: 1t–20t
• Crane Span: 7.5m–28.5m
• Working Class: A3, A4, A5
• Working Environment: -20°C to 40°C

Advantages for Uganda:
Lower energy consumption makes this model cost-effective for continuous operation. The compact design is suitable for facilities with limited space, and the simplicity of the single-girder structure makes maintenance straightforward.

Typical Applications in Uganda:

• Assembly Lines: Material handling and transportation along production lines in automotive and machinery manufacturing facilities.
• Small and Medium Workshops: Supporting general fabrication and maintenance tasks.

LDA Type Single Girder Hoist Overhead Crane

The LDA single girder hoist overhead crane works with CD1 and MD1 type electric hoists for reliable, everyday lifting tasks.

Key Specifications:

• Lifting Capacity: 1t–32t
• Span: 7.5–28.5m
• Working Level: A3–A5
• Working Environment Temperature: -25°C to 40°C

Advantages for Uganda:
This crane provides a cost-effective solution for facilities that need dependable lifting capability without the complexity of double-girder systems. Its broad temperature tolerance suits Uganda‘s varied climate conditions.

Dongqi Gantry Cranes for Uganda

Gantry cranes are supported by legs or wheels that move on the ground, making them ideal for outdoor applications, loading docks, and construction sites. Dongqi manufactures gantry cranes suitable for every Ugandan operation, from small workshops to major construction yards.

MH Type Single Girder Hoist Gantry Crane

The MH single girder gantry crane, matched with CD1 or MD1 electric hoists, is a light small crane with rail travelling capability.

Key Specifications:

• Lifting Capacity: 1t–32t
• Crane Span: 7.5m–28.5m
• Lifting Height: According to client‘s requirements
• Voltage: 380V 50Hz 3Phase

Advantages for Uganda:
Its light structure makes it easy to install and relocate, while the rail travelling design provides stability for outdoor operations. This crane is particularly suitable for smaller Ugandan enterprises that need dependable outdoor lifting at an accessible price point.

Heavy Duty Double Girder Gantry Crane

For the most demanding lifting applications, our heavy-duty double girder gantry crane delivers exceptional capacity and durability. This crane is widely used in warehousing, logistics, precision machining, metal fabrication, wind power, automobile manufacturing, and rail transportation.

Key Specifications:

• Lifting Capacity: 1t–500t
• Customizable Span and Height

Advantages for Uganda:
The heavy-duty design handles extreme loads with confidence—ideal for Uganda‘s major infrastructure projects, including bridge construction, railway prefabrication, and large-scale industrial installations. The double-girder structure ensures stability under maximum load conditions.

Typical Applications in Uganda:
This crane serves the prefabrication yards of infrastructure projects, where large concrete segments and steel structures must be precisely positioned. For Uganda‘s expanding mining sector, heavy-duty gantry cranes support ore handling, equipment maintenance, and material stockpiling operations.

Why Dongqi Crane?

We recognize that importing capital equipment requires careful consideration. Here is what distinguishes Dongqi in the Ugandan market:

• Full Product Range: From light-duty single girder cranes to 500-ton heavy-duty gantry cranes, plus electric hoists, jib cranes, and crane accessories, we supply complete lifting solutions from one source.
• Technical Expertise: Our engineering team designs each crane to match your specific requirements—span, lifting height, capacity, and working environment. We do not simply sell stock models; we deliver equipment that fits your operation precisely.
• Quality Assurance: Every Dongqi crane undergoes rigorous inspection and testing before shipment. We adhere to international manufacturing standards to ensure your equipment performs safely and reliably.
• Uganda-Specific Knowledge: With years of experience serving Uganda, we understand local power supply conditions (standard 380V 50Hz 3Phase), climate considerations, and application requirements. Our cranes are built with these factors in mind.
• After-Sales Support: We provide installation guidance, operator training, and ongoing technical support. Our team works with your local technicians to ensure smooth commissioning and long-term operational reliability.

Products Available for Uganda

Dongqi Crane offers the following lifting equipment to Ugandan customers:

Bridge/Overhead Cranes:

• LH Double Girder Hoist Overhead Crane
• QD Double Girder Overhead Crane
• QDX European Double Girder Overhead Crane
• HD Single Girder Electric Hoist Crane
• LDA Single Girder Hoist Overhead Crane
• LD Single Girder Overhead Crane
• Grab Bucket Overhead Crane
• QC Electromagnetic Overhead Crane

Gantry Cranes:

• MH Single Girder Hoist Gantry Crane
• Heavy Duty Double Girder Gantry Crane
• Semi Gantry Crane
• A-Frame Portal Crane
• Portable Gantry Crane
• L Electric Trolley Gantry Crane

Additional Equipment:

• Jib Cranes (Pillar, Wall Travelling, Wall Mounted, Portable)
• Electric Hoists (CD1, MD1, European, Low Headroom)
• Electric Chain Hoists
• Manual Chain Hoists
• Comprehensive Crane Accessories and Spare Parts

For any of these products, you can contact us at sales010@cranesdq.com.

Looking Forward Together

Uganda stands at an inflection point. The Standard Gauge Railway, the Entebbe Airport expansion, the Kampala road upgrades, the new expressway, and the mining sector‘s growth all point toward sustained demand for quality lifting equipment. Dongqi Crane is ready to support this progress with products that match Uganda‘s ambitions.

Whether you need a single hoist for a small workshop or a fleet of heavy-duty gantry cranes for a major infrastructure project, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your requirements. Contact our team today to receive a customized proposal for your lifting needs.

Get in Touch

Our crane specialists are available to answer your questions and prepare a solution tailored to your project. Reach us by email at sales010@cranesdq.com or visit our website to learn more about our full product range.

Dongqi Crane — Reliable Lifting for Uganda‘s Growing Future.

References

1. Uganda Parliament Approves €183 Million Loan for Strategic Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Project Phase II
2. Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Implementation Announcement 2025
3. Uganda Vision 2040 Tenfold Growth Strategy — Road to Vision 2040
4. Entebbe International Airport Free Zone (EIAFZ) 90% Completion Report
5. African Development Bank Approves €217 Million for Busega-Mpigi Expressway
6. KCCA Launches UGX 550 Billion Road Infrastructure Project 2025
7. ADFD Finances 98.3km Strategic Road Project in Eastern Uganda
8. China-Uganda Bilateral Trade Growth Report — 2025 Engineering Machinery Analysis
9. Mitooma District Nchwera Bridge Construction Launch 2025
10. Uganda Vision 2040 Tenfold Growth Strategy Analysis 2025