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UAE lifting firm Al Faris announced it would purchase USD$50m (€40m) worth of cranes in 2013, enlarging its specialised energy rental fleet.
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Gottwald launches new small harbour mobile range
Gottwald has launched the first of a new series of small mobile harbour cranes, the 80t Model 2. The new crane is also the first rubber-tyred portal crane built by the German firm, now part of Terex's port solutions division.
Gottwald has launched the first of a new series of small mobile harbour cranes, the 80t Model 2. The new crane is also the first rubber-tyred portal crane built by the German firm, now part of Terex's port solutions division.
Demag Cranes Q2 results
Results from Demag Cranes, now majority owned by Terex, showed it had continued to increase new orders and revenues in the second quarter of financial year 2011/2012, thanks in part to a productive port technology segment.
Results from Demag Cranes, now majority owned by Terex, showed it had continued to increase new orders and revenues in the second quarter of financial year 2011/2012, thanks in part to a productive port technology segment.
MacGregor’s smart ARC claims 30% faster cargo handling
Cargotec has developed a new smart device for cargo handling, the MacGregor Active Rotation Control (ARC), which it claims can reduce handling times by 20–30% during ship loading operations.
Cargotec has developed a new smart device for cargo handling, the MacGregor Active Rotation Control (ARC), which it claims can reduce handling times by 20–30% during ship loading operations.
Komas finalises Cargotec component partnership
Port equipment manufacturer Cargotec, headquartered in Finland, said it has completed the transfer of component manufacturing operations in Estonia to systems supplier Komas.
Port equipment manufacturer Cargotec, headquartered in Finland, said it has completed the transfer of component manufacturing operations in Estonia to systems supplier Komas.
Port of West Sacramento adds LHM 420 for container handling
The US Port of West Sacramento has bought a new Liebherr LHM 420 mobile harbour crane to enable it to handle intermodal containers for import and export beginning 2012.
The US Port of West Sacramento has bought a new Liebherr LHM 420 mobile harbour crane to enable it to handle intermodal containers for import and export beginning 2012.
Demag secures first harbour crane order from Papua New Guinea
Demag Cranes has delivered its first mobile harbour cranes to Papua New Guinea after receiving an order for four Gottwald G HMK 6407 Model 6 cranes from PNG Ports Corporation.
Demag Cranes has delivered its first mobile harbour cranes to Papua New Guinea after receiving an order for four Gottwald G HMK 6407 Model 6 cranes from PNG Ports Corporation.
Liebherr breeds a hybrid sea monster
Liebherr’s maritime and small crawler division has unveiled designs for a new hybrid crane concept that can be used both as an offshore crane and as a mobile harbour crane.
Liebherr’s maritime and small crawler division has unveiled designs for a new hybrid crane concept that can be used both as an offshore crane and as a mobile harbour crane.
Mitsubishi and Anupam to build container cranes in India
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has formed an Indian joint venture, Anupam-MHI Industries, to make cost-effective container cranes targeting markets in the Middle East, Africa and parts of Asia, including India.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has formed an Indian joint venture, Anupam-MHI Industries, to make cost-effective container cranes targeting markets in the Middle East, Africa and parts of Asia, including India.
Terex reports overall growth led by port equipment and AWP
Terex’s Q3, 2011 results signaled overall growth, as net sales of $1803.6m represented a 67.7% year on year increase. It improved crane sales in almost every crane category this quarter and also in the category of aerial work platforms. It boosted net figures with its new Materials Handling and Port Solutions segment formed by acquiring Demag Cranes.
Terex’s Q3, 2011 results signaled overall growth, as net sales of $1803.6m represented a 67.7% year on year increase. It improved crane sales in almost every crane category this quarter and also in the category of aerial work platforms. It boosted net figures with its new Materials Handling and Port Solutions segment formed by acquiring Demag Cranes.
10 Terex RTGs delivered to Xiamen container terminal
Terex has delivered 10 rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes to Chinese shipping company COSCO Pacific to help increase container traffic handling capacity at the Ocean Gate Container Terminal in Xiamen, China.
Terex has delivered 10 rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes to Chinese shipping company COSCO Pacific to help increase container traffic handling capacity at the Ocean Gate Container Terminal in Xiamen, China.
HSE warns on high voltages after crane service accident
After maintenance workers were seriously injured while working on a dockside crane, UK health and safety regulator, the HSE, has warned that high voltage cranes should be clearly labeled and staff working on them should be properly trained.
After maintenance workers were seriously injured while working on a dockside crane, UK health and safety regulator, the HSE, has warned that high voltage cranes should be clearly labeled and staff working on them should be properly trained.
Liebherr aid Nigerian government’s port upgrade project
A programme of dredging and refurbishment along at ports lining Nigeria’s Niger River is gathering pace with the delivery of two Liebherr LHM 180 mobile harbour cranes to Onitsha River Port.
A programme of dredging and refurbishment along at ports lining Nigeria’s Niger River is gathering pace with the delivery of two Liebherr LHM 180 mobile harbour cranes to Onitsha River Port.
Vycon launches updated features for Regen flywheels
Vycon, the American energy storage system manufacturer, has updated features on its Regen flywheel systems for Rubber Tyred Gantry cranes (RTGs). The systems can be used to reduce fuel consumption by 30%.
Vycon, the American energy storage system manufacturer, has updated features on its Regen flywheel systems for Rubber Tyred Gantry cranes (RTGs). The systems can be used to reduce fuel consumption by 30%.
Kiwis fly to Antwerp for crane training
Two harbour crane operators from New Zealand’s Port of Napier were among the first to try out elements of Gottwald Port Technology’s new three-stage harbour crane operator training course.
Two harbour crane operators from New Zealand’s Port of Napier were among the first to try out elements of Gottwald Port Technology’s new three-stage harbour crane operator training course.
GTK gets picked up in Gdansk docks
Polish rental firm Viatron used a 1,000t gantry crane to lower a new GTK1100 into the dry dock at the congested Remontowa shipyard.
Polish rental firm Viatron used a 1,000t gantry crane to lower a new GTK1100 into the dry dock at the congested Remontowa shipyard.
Cargotec and RHI establish joint venture in China
Cargotec has announced it is planning a joint venture with one of its Chinese suppliers, Jiangsu Rainbow Heavy Industries (RHI), to further establish its products in China’s lifting market.
Cargotec has announced it is planning a joint venture with one of its Chinese suppliers, Jiangsu Rainbow Heavy Industries (RHI), to further establish its products in China’s lifting market.
Demag AG board recommends new Terex offer
Demag Cranes AG management has recommended its shareholders accept a revised takeover bid from Terex Corporation that includes an increased share price offer while safeguarding employee jobs, existing sites and Demag AG’s operational autonomy within Terex.
Demag Cranes AG management has recommended its shareholders accept a revised takeover bid from Terex Corporation that includes an increased share price offer while safeguarding employee jobs, existing sites and Demag AG’s operational autonomy within Terex.
Crowland's 220t Tadano completes first lift
UK hire firm and Zoomlion importer Crowland Cranes tested the newest and largest crane in its rental fleet, a Tadano ATF220G-5, during its first job at Port Sutton Bridge.
UK hire firm and Zoomlion importer Crowland Cranes tested the newest and largest crane in its rental fleet, a Tadano ATF220G-5, during its first job at Port Sutton Bridge.
Gottwald supplies 100t harbour mobile in Chile
Demag Cranes AG subsidiary Gottwald Port Technology are to supply Puerto Angamos in the Chilean mining community of Mejillones with what they claim will be the largest mobile harbour crane for container handling in the Americas.
Demag Cranes AG subsidiary Gottwald Port Technology are to supply Puerto Angamos in the Chilean mining community of Mejillones with what they claim will be the largest mobile harbour crane for container handling in the Americas.
