All Equipment articles – Page 48

  • News

    Liebherr orders flood in

    2014-05-28T10:59:00Z

    Liebherr Maritime Cranes has seen a flood of orders, including what it calls an “important order” for its mobile harbour crane (LHM) range from a purchasing association of Algerian port operators.

  • Next generation: The new C-series spans the entire Konecranes range of lift products
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    Konecranes presents next generation lift trucks

    2014-05-22T17:12:00Z

    Konecranes’ new C series of lift trucks, revealed at the CeMat exhibition in Germany this week, has been developed to enhance safety, comfort and productivity.

  • New version: The new ECG50-90 truck is designed for use in challenging environments
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    Kalmar reveals ‘revised’ forklifts

    2014-05-22T10:34:00Z

    Kalmar has launched new ‘revised’ versions of the electric forklift truck at the CeMAT exhibition in Hannover, Germany.

  • New heights: SANY’s new Tier 4 reach stacker promises to be even smarter
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    SANY reaches new heights

    2014-05-21T15:35:00Z

    SANY Germany is introducing its new Tier 4 reach stacker at the CEMAT exhibition in Hannover, Germany, this week.

  • Strong start: Bromma's STS spreaders are proving popular
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    Orders flood in for Bromma

    2014-05-15T16:39:00Z

    Stockholm-based Bromma has seen the orders flood in so far this year, increasing its order intake by 20% compared to the same period in 2013.

  • The cranes are of the G HPK 8200 B four-rope-grab variant for use off the coast of Kalimantan
    News

    More capacity, more RTGs

    2014-05-07T17:34:00Z

    As more terminals are increasing capacity as a result of an increase in demand, equipment companies Kalmar and Konecranes are receiving new and repeat orders for rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes.

  • Konecranes' STS will help the Port of Oslo reduce noise emissions
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    Konecranes, Kalmar and Navis in demand

    2014-04-28T15:07:00Z

    The Port of Oslo is working to strict noise and CO2 emissions limits and has ordered two of Konecranes’ quietest Panamax-size Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes to help.

  • Front runner: some countries, such as the Netherlands, are ahead of the pack on Single Window implementation. Credit: Erwyn van der Meer
    News

    Getting on with ANNA

    2014-04-28T10:00:00Z

    The ANNA project was born out of the frustration of EU member states that claimed they didn’t have the clarity they needed in connection with Directive 2010/65, enforcing the ''Single Window'' concept. It started out as a working group and was later established as a project co-financed by the EU ...

  • One channel: the EU is gunning for a level playing field between all transport modes
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    Window cleaners

    2014-04-25T10:00:00Z

    Confusion reigns over the implementation of the EU''s ‘Single Window’, as Felicity Landon finds out

  • Relocating RTGs: It took Portek around 100 days to complete the crane relocation
    News

    Terminals prepare for equipment influx

    2014-04-23T15:30:00Z

    Shanghai-based Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co (ZPMC) is to supply state-of-the-art ‘mega’ container cranes for Peel Ports Group as part of its £300m investment programme in its new Liverpool2 development.

  • Meeting demand: Terex's Quatmate M50 has been designed for small maritime and river ports
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    Terex pioneers crane for smaller ports

    2014-04-14T16:05:00Z

    Terex Port Solutions (TPS) is making it easier for small maritime and river ports to “professionalise” their cargo handling with the launch of its mobile harbour crane, the Terex Quaymate M50.

  • Virtual world: efficiency, safety and costs are three key factors in modern crane operator training
    News

    Strengthening operations with a green theme

    2014-04-11T10:00:00Z

    Newer, advanced technology is available for ports to strengthen operations in all spheres. For example, products have been designed to meet environmental rules without compromising productivity.

  • Forward thinking: Innovation drives the industry and pushes it ahead
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    Keeping the pace

    2014-04-10T10:00:00Z

    Keeping up with the latest technological developments is a full time job as John Bensalhia finds out.

  • Konecranes' Boxhunter is aimed at the emerging markets
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    Konecranes turns RTG design on its head

    2014-04-08T10:44:00Z

    Konecranes has launched a mid-priced rubber-tyred gantry crane aimed at the emerging markets.

  • New tractor: Kalmar's Ottawa T2 features a "ground breaking" re-design. Photo: Cargotec
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    New Kalmar tractor steals the show

    2014-04-04T12:57:00Z

    Kalmar introduced its new terminal tractor at the Mid-America Trucking Show last month. Entering the North American market, the Ottawa T2 is purpose-built for “superior” performance, productivity and serviceability.

  • News

    Combined Cargotec solutions first for South America

    2014-04-02T12:58:00Z

    Cargotec units Kalmar and Navis have announced that Paraguay’s Puerto Caacupe-mi will be the first port in South America to employ technologies from both companies.

  • News

    Height and illumination first for LEDs

    2014-03-26T16:30:00Z

    Lighting specialist AAA-LUX has fitted LED floodlights at a 45 metre height at the Rietlanden terminal in the port of Amsterdam, delivering a height and illumination quality that “has never been shown before” in the port industry, according to the company.

  • More capacity: Jebel Ali got 1m teu of extra capacity in 2013
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    DP World: Success is about being selective

    2014-03-20T10:55:00Z

    Global operator, DP World says that the secret to its successful strategy is to continue to break into new markets and exploit those terminals which will provide the best return on investment.

  • Turkish global port operator connects with APS [938580]  -  2 Linkid : 1973571
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    Cargotec collects refurbishment projects

    2014-03-19T17:23:00Z

    Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has secured even more equipment orders from Belawan International Container Terminal in Indonesia (BICT) and Terminal Pacifico Sur Valparaíso SA (TPS) in Chile.

  • Flag states have an obligation to provide garbage disposal to stop ships dumping rubbish overboard. Credit: NOAA's National Ocean Service
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    Taking responsibility for waste

    2014-03-13T10:00:00Z

    Waste disposal lines remain blurred: according to IAPH''s Fer van de Laar it is Flag States rather than ports that have to make provisions for waste disposal.