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APM Terminals Mobile to expand by 32 acres
APM Terminals Mobile has signed an agreement with the Alabama State Port Authority to add 32 acres to the current 134 acre container terminal yard to keep pace with future demand, creating one million TEU throughput capacity that is approved to handle 14,000 TEU ships.
APM Terminals Mobile has signed an agreement with the Alabama State Port Authority to add 32 acres to the current 134 acre container terminal yard to keep pace with future demand, creating one million TEU throughput capacity that is approved to handle 14,000 TEU ships.
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Pfaff-silberblau helps light up St. Mary's Cathedral, Hamburg
Columbus McKinnon Engineered Products has put its THETA safety electric wire rope winch to work, raising and lowering the lighting in St. Mary's Cathedral, Hamburg.
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Demag installs KBK suspension crane system for Vowisol
Demag has partnered with Vowisol, which produces transparent conservatories, orangeries, greenhouses and pavilions, on its new production facility.
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Port of Koper orders 3 electric Konecranes RTGs
The operator of the Port of Koper in Slovenia, Luka Koper has ordered three electric Konecranes RTG cranes featuring an auto plug-in system, to be in February 2023. When the cranes are handed-over, Koper will operate a fleet of 30 Konecranes RTGs.
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Brian Reh, CEO, Gorbel continues his father's legacy
Brian Reh, CEO, Gorbel, was recently appointed VP, MHI, (the largest material handling, logistics and supply chain association in the US), which has more than 850 members.
LATEST FEATURES
Second wind
According to the World Economic Forum, The Netherlands is the European leader in infrastructure with innovative and sustainable practices making expansion in this part of the World a smart choice. The Dutch also have the highest-ranking seaports in the EU in terms of efficiency. Jenny Eagle reports.
According to the World Economic Forum, The Netherlands is the European leader in infrastructure with innovative and sustainable practices making expansion in this part of the World a smart choice. The Dutch also have the highest-ranking seaports in the EU in terms of efficiency. Jenny Eagle reports.
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In the driver’s seat
Safety and productivity are powering the overhead crane control market. Lucy Perry investigates.
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Fuel for debate
The world’s energy supply faces crisis. Climate change, and the war in Ukraine, are forcing a re-think of future supply. New sources will need new lifting gear. Julian Champkin reports.
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Munck and Dematek supply 4 OTC to ESS
ESS neutron facility brings the expertise of 13 European countries together to enhance research and innovation. Jenny Eagle reports.
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Too Hot to Handle
Morgan Automation partners with Siemens to install its motion control and material handling product and software suites for three cranes transferring hot coils at a US Steel Mill
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LIFTING IN CHAINS
Chain hoists are deceptively simple. Julian Champkin reports on improvements and new introductions.
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MAKING WAVES
As William Hackett sees continued success with its Quad Pawl technology and 3t EnerMech launches a $20m Guyana Training Centre of Excellence with Orinduik Development and Windsor Technologies, Jenny Eagle looks at the latest news to come from the subsea and offshore sector.
BLOGS
MacGregor partners with PŻM on RoRo equipment for 3 vessels
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has been selected to supply comprehensive packages of RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) equipment for three pro-ecological, low-emission vessels powered by four LNG engines of dual-fuel type with battery assistance (hybrid).
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has been selected to supply comprehensive packages of RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) equipment for three pro-ecological, low-emission vessels powered by four LNG engines of dual-fuel type with battery assistance (hybrid).
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Konecranes recognised for its Diversity & Inclusion
The Finnish Foundation for Share Promotion (Pörssisäätiö), a foundation promoting securities investment and the securities market, has rewarded Konecranes as the best Finnish Large Cap company on furthering diversity. Diversity and inclusion are cornerstones of Konecranes’ culture and business, propelling its performance and organization.
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Siemens unveils SIMOTICS SD200 severe-duty motor
Siemens has announced the immediate availability of the SIMOTICS SD200 severe-duty motor in frame size 440 as its latest offering in the low-voltage SIMOTICS motor family.
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Kalmar Automation Solutions president to retire
Cargotec has announced changes in its leadership team following news Cargotec and Konecranes will now not merge as a company.
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A.P. Moller - Maersk reports record Q1 results
A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) delivered record results for Q1 2022 across its businesses, driven by higher rates and strong long-term partnerships with customers seeking end-to-end supply chain support.