Equipment News
Konecranes tentative over signs of growth Analysis
The Finland-headquartered cargo handling equipment manufacturer says demand is growing but the market remains uncertainRead More | 23 Aug 2010
Gottwald orders rebound Analysis
Publishing its interim results, Demag Cranes said its port technology business showed significant improvement in Q3 2009/10Read More | 11 Aug 2010
Terex wins Sprinter orders Analysis
The 20 mini straddles will be supplied to Hyundai Development Corporation as part of the Busan New Port Phase 2-3 developmentRead More | 10 Aug 2010
Equipment expansion at Baltiysk Analysis
Baltic Stevedoring Company will install six new RTGs and 10 terminal tractors at the port as container volumes continue to rise in the Kaliningrad areaRead More | 20 Jul 2010
Gulf Stevedoring adopts gate OCR Analysis
OCR from APS Technology will be integrated with Sparcs N4 TOS to automate gate functionality at GSCCO terminals in Jeddah and JubailRead More | 16 Jul 2010
Bromma wins Vietnam order Analysis
Swedish supplier will deliver all-electric STS and yard spreaders to Saigon NewportRead More | 06 Jul 2010
Terex celebrates milestone Analysis
The company said the delivery of its 100th Lentigione-built reachstacker since taking over Fantuzzi proved its integration successRead More | 05 Jul 2010
More Equipment News
Upgrade for Turkish cranes Analysis
The refurbishment of three STS cranes is expected to increase safety and productivity at PSA MersinRead More | 04 Jul 2010
Quay move for Felixstowe Analysis
Representing the largest cranes of their type, the new STS arrivals mark a milestone in the Felixstowe South developmentRead More | 23 Jun 2010
Zero emission cranes for Saigon Analysis
New RTGs increase Saigon Newport’s green credentials as well as offering economic benefitsRead More | 22 Jun 2010
Entry-level MHC launched Analysis
A new mobile harbour crane promises operators benefits in the 100-tonne capacity rangeRead More | 19 Jun 2010
Southampton boosts capacity Analysis
Deeper container berths and additional super post-panamax gantry cranes are set to enhance the UK’s second busiest container portRead More | 03 Jun 2010
Hyster goes higher Analysis
Six-high stacking is among a series of new developments announced by the Dutch reachstacker manufacturerRead More | 28 May 2010
Demag Cranes attracts investor Analysis
Cevian Capital has acquired 10% of the Gottwald owner but does not plan to acquire a controlling stakeRead More | 26 May 2010
Hydraulic hybrid drive for MHCs Analysis
Liebherr claims its Pactronic systems will increase handling performance and reduce fuel consumptionRead More | 24 May 2010
MoorMaster wins Oz order Analysis
Automated vacuum mooring system will be installed at Western Australian bulk facilityRead More | 21 May 2010
Record cable order won Analysis
Italian manufacturer wins largest order for reeling cable for high speed cranesRead More | 19 May 2010
New research partnership formed Analysis
New agreement will see $4m invested into a three-and-a-half years into collaborative researchRead More | 17 May 2010
Hybrid system launched Analysis
A new system for powered cranes promises a 50% reduction in fuel consumptionRead More | 17 May 2010
ABB wins $40m orders Analysis
ZPMC has awarded ABB contracts for automation projects worth $40m at three port facilitiesRead More | 05 May 2010
New box for hazardous goods Analysis
IMDG-compliant shipping container for dangerous materials also promises large payload capacityRead More | 05 May 2010
Bulk cranes for Brazil Analysis
Gottwald has won new orders for its four-rope grab cranes from two customers in Brazilian portsRead More | 05 May 2010
Phase out for chassis Analysis
Atlantic Container Line is to cease offering its own to chassis fleets to truckers calling at US terminalsRead More | 05 May 2010
Crane tech shrunk to fit Analysis
The straddle carrier sector produced an estimated 400-500 units in 2008 but crashed to less than half that level in 2009. With terminal infrastructure projects put on ice, large-scale orders for straddles have disappeared and operators of existing fleets are sweating those assets, rather than investing in new machines. At least one manufacturer is understood to have stopped producing straddles and the remaining ones must vie for business with the two dominant players, Cargotec-owned Kalmar and Terex-owned Noell. What an interesting time, then, for Liebherr Container Cranes to enter the straddle sector. But current market conditions make no difference, according to Pat OÕLeary, MD of the Killarney, Ireland-based firm. "It would be a concern if we were a weak company, but weÕre not and our philosophy is to build it and put it out there," he explains.Read More | 01 May 2010
Web-based integrated service launched Analysis
PortVision has launched what it claims is the world's first web-based service platform that integrates vessel tracking, management and analysis in a single operational dashboard for marine terminal operators. 'TerminalSmart' gives terminal operators access to PortVisionÕs database of both real-time and historical vessel movements based on AIS vessel-tracking data, and combines it with powerful management, analysis and reporting tools to enhance terminal operations.Read More | 01 May 2010
Down but not out Analysis
A total of 235 units were reported to Cargo Systems for its annual survey of ship-to-shore cranes on order for delivery in 2010 and beyond. Orders are 39% down on last year, when 384 cranes were in the pipeline. That, in turn, was down from 430 in 2008. The table overleaf details the current order book and the accompanying charts and tables show the five-year trend.Read More | 01 May 2010
Mauritian transhipment operations optimised Analysis
The Cargo Community System (CCS AP+) from Soget has gone live with transhipment operations in Mauritius. CCS AP+ is an electronic single window that "optimises, aggregates, automates, orchestrates and secures supply chains", according to Soget, a public-private partnership between the Port Community of Le Havre and the Port of Le Havre with support from French Customs.Read More | 01 May 2010
Gate OCR system improves Virginia Analysis
Virginia International Terminals (VIT) has implemented a Gate OCR Portal from APS Technology to automate container identification and truck licence plates for improved security and throughput. The installation is part of Virginia Port Authority-owned VIT's plans to modernise gates at its Norfolk marine terminal to provide better service to customers and a safer and more secure environment. The first phase of the update included implementing APS Gate OCR Portals over four lanes and integrating the system with the Zebra Enterprise Solutions Navis N4 system. To keep the large-scale gate project on track, the turnkey gate OCR solution needed to be installed in 90 days.Read More | 01 May 2010
New box for hazardous goods Analysis
A new container system has been launched for shipping dangerous and/or temperature sensitive materials in compliance with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. The Redundant Container Refrigeration Unit, model PFR-582Ex, has been introduced by Klinge Corporation to comply with IMDG Classes 4.1 and 5.2.Read More | 01 May 2010
Standardisation for APMT equipment procurement Analysis
APM Terminals has announced that it will introduce a standardised approach to terminal equipment and construction. The Netherlands-headquartered operator said that standardisation would result in improved financial performance for its Global Terminal Network.Read More | 01 May 2010
Axle promises major tyre savings Analysis
Hyster will be the first company in Europe to offer AxleTechos new 'Xtended Tyre Life' (XTL) axle in Europe under an exclusive agreement between the two companies during 2010. The axle, which promises to extend tyre life and thereby reduce tyre bills, will be available on Hysteros H16.00-22.00XM-12EC series of empty container handlers.Read More | 01 May 2010
Record high-speed cable order for Busan cranes Analysis
Tratos has won what it claims is the largest order in the world for reeling cable for high speed cranes. The Tratosflex-ESDB cable is to be used for 38 ZPMC cranes at the latest Busan New Port terminal in Korea.Read More | 01 May 2010
Eco cranes arrive in UK Analysis
ZPMC has delivered the first shipment of eco-RTGs to the UK port of Felixstowe. The cranes, which will go into service at the new Felixstowe South Terminal, are the same size and have the same capabilities as the most modern equipment on the portos Trinity Terminal. The 'eco' technology from Siemens will reduce emissions by an estimated 40% as well as offering a corresponding reduction in fuel consumption and noise pollution. This is achieved through the use of Siemens' hybrid drive system, based on a finely tuned variable speed diesel power pack.Read More | 01 May 2010
Hybrid system promises 50% fuel reduction Analysis
Portek has launched a hybrid system for powered cranes, which the company said will offer terminal operators 50% fuel savings. A prototype of the KAM Hybrid system has been in operation in the Nansha port for the last year.Read More | 01 May 2010
What the two leading straddle competitors say Analysis
Even competitors accept that Liebherr's entry to the straddle market is a challenge. Cargo Systems asked the two biggest manufacturers of straddles to comment on the new competitor entering their territory.Read More | 01 May 2010
ABB wins $40m automation orders Analysis
ABB has won orders worth a total of US$40m from Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC) to supply crane automation and electrical systems for three projects.Read More | 01 May 2010
Cargotec hands over automatic cranes Analysis
Cargotec has handed over the first three of eight automatic stacking crane (ASC) blocks to HHLA Container Terminal Burchardkai (CTB) in Hamburg, Germany. The ASC block design consist of two inner cranes operating on the same rails and one outer crane working on its own rails which makes it possible to pass the two inner cranes. Cargotec said the three-crane concept affords greater flexibility and allows the ASCs to work more independently and ensure good performance at peak times.Read More | 01 May 2010
Bromma to offer load sensing system Analysis
Bromma has expanded its portfolio with a new load sensing system for spreader twistlocks. The Sweden-based spreader manufacturer said the new system means it now has a better ability to identify container overloads, understatement of container weight, and out-of-balance eccentric loads all of which pose a well-known safety risk at terminals. It added it was adopting load sensing technology because safe container handling operations is a core engineering value at the firm.Read More | 01 May 2010
Phase out for chassis Analysis
Atlantic Container Line (ACL) is to phase out its chassis fleet in the US and will require truckers to provide their own chassis equipment. Commencing on 1 June 2010, the move marks a departure by ACL from what is considered by many as an ineffective and outdated practice of carrier-owned chassis fleets in the US.Read More | 01 May 2010
Crane Standards Initiative gains pace Analysis
A joint-venture project set up to establish agreed common minimum safety specifications for all quayside container cranes has taken a step closer towards its goal of reducing injuries and damage.Read More | 01 May 2010
