All articles by Pradeep Bairaboina
REID Lifting expands with acquisition of French subsidiary
Founded in 1999 by Karena Buckingham, REID Lifting France has significantly contributed to expanding the market for REID’s products within France and other key export regions
Nucleon Crane to supply European standard crane to Guatemala
The crane, adhering to European standards, is designed with a span of 19.55m and a lifting height of nine metres, specifically for facilities with limited headroom and significant lifting needs
LDC enhances coastal shipping with new crane at Santa Fe Port, Argentina
The crane, with a daily unloading capacity of 4,800 tons, strengthens LDC’s logistical capabilities in coastal shipping
DP World advances hydrogen RTG crane testing at Port of Vancouver
The RTG crane is now undergoing field testing as part of DP World’s evaluation of electrifying its global fleet of 1,500 RTG cranes
Konecranes Q1 net profit increases 24% to €73.5m
The company reported a 16.8% increase in orders received, totalling €1.06bn, in the first quarter of 2025, compared to €909.1m in the same period of 2024
Modulift completes precise lifting in London with minimal clearance
The project involved lifting an eight-tonne precast section beneath an existing façade retention structure using a Modulift Multi-Point Lifting Beam
Aqaba Container Terminal enhances operations with new $13m gantry crane
The crane, designed for handling the largest vessels in the industry, features a quay-trolley height of 56m, a 71m outreach, and a lifting capacity of up to 100 tons
Solid OÜ enhances capacity with new Konecranes overhead lifting cranes
The cranes come equipped with Konecranes’ S-series synthetic rope hoists, featuring advanced technology
Trump administration proposes steep tariffs on Chinese ship-to-shore cranes
The initiative is aimed at decreasing the US dependency on Chinese maritime infrastructure and addressing concerns related to national security
ZPMC delivers final crane shipment to Colombo East Terminal
The final set, which includes three quay cranes and automated rail-mounted gantry (ARMG) cranes, is being transported on the vessel Zhenhua 28