A gantry is a bridge-like structure, with side supports, enabling it to span, to be, over something.
A gantry crane is exactly that: a crane, which thanks to its supporting side and cross beams, can straddle, be placed above cargo, and approach it from this position.
![An ultra simplified diagram of a gantry crane](https://logisticselearning.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/gantry-crane-ultra-simple.png)
You can learn more about gantry cranes in our article here – https://logisticselearning.com/gantry-cranes-in-action/
Or take a look at the our video here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slms5xOw_hQ
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