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US to replace China made cranes at ports
19 April, 2024
The Biden administration is announcing a series of actions to strengthen the cybersecurity of US ports, the main point of entry for trade, which employs 31 million people and generates over $5.4 trillion for the US economy.

News in brief from around the world
19 April, 2024
Welcome to the latest issue of Hoist. There are a few stories from around the globe that didn’t make it into our news section I’d like to share here with you. Firstly, Cranes and Steel – Karrar, operating out of Saudi Arabia, has announced a new partnership with Verlinde Lifting, while out of the US, Engineered Material Handling has introduced its line of new EM Model HF Engineered Hoists that are designed for heavy service applications such as steel service centres, heavy steel fabricators, and precast concrete facilities.

All aboard!
19 April, 2024
We round up the latest news from exhibitors’ attending TOC Europe 2024 (June 11-13), 2024 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. This year’s event brings together Shippers, Carriers, 3PLs and C-level attendees from Ports & Terminals who will attend the Container Supply Chain conference under the theme: Shipping’s seismic shift: Dealing with the supply chain fallout.

5G Marina network pilot
19 April, 2024
5G Open Innovation Lab, Washington Maritime Blue, and the City of Tacoma have launched a 5G Network at Tacoma Tideflats, allowing five enterprises to modernize their operations including support for port infrastructure, freight movement, supply chains, and manufacturing.

All under remote control
19 April, 2024
Tony Rock rounds up the news from the offshore and subsea sectors, including reporting on a new alliance for remote offshore operations.

Out of Africa
19 April, 2024
The lifting industry, and the lifting challenges, are as varied in Africa as anywhere else. Julian Champkin reports.

Look, no holes...
19 April, 2024
Flat plates seem to offer no easy attachment points for a hook. But there is a myriad of below-the-hook devices that can lift them. Julian Champkin reports.

Improving power quality in cranes
19 April, 2024
In manufacturing, improving crane power quality can increase uptime and ensure productivity, explains Andy Swann, business development manager for cranes and power transmission at power quality specialist CP Automation.

Elevating safety standards
19 April, 2024
Nick Warrick, sales manager at All Seasons Uniforms, discusses the critical role played by protective gear in overhead crane operations.

Future global scenarios
19 April, 2024
The port of Rotterdam will once again take centre stage for this year’s Breakbulk Europe 2024 taking place on May 21-23, at Rotterdam Ahoy. We take a look at how companies are adapting to a changing climate and increasing supply chain disruptions.

Pipe picks
19 April, 2024
The problems with pipe handling can be overcome by using tea cups and the variety of other below-the-hook solutions specifically designed for tubular loads, writes Darrin Noe, director of sales at The Caldwell Group Inc

Safety is written in the scheme
19 April, 2024
Bernie Winter of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association’s Technical Services takes a broader look at guidance on written schemes.

Stack ’em up
19 April, 2024
A Turkish steel yard has welcomed a new gantry crane solution for stacking steel slabs.

Linglong launches ‘Crane Master’ tyre for mobile cranes
19 April, 2024
Chinese tyre manufacturer Linglong has launched the ‘Crane Master’ tyre for heavy mobile cranes, which it claims offers improved performance, stability, wear resistance and longevity.

Liebherr USA, announces Divisional Director
18 April, 2024
Liebherr is pleased to announce the appointment of Shane Kuhlmey as divisional director of Crawler Cranes, Deep Foundation Machines and Maritime Cranes.

Liebherr-Components inaugurates China facility
18 April, 2024
Liebherr Components has opened a new facility in Dalian, China.

DLM adds USB to Software Suite
18 April, 2024
Dynamic Load Monitoring UK (DLM) has added wireless dongle (USB) technology to its suite of software.

Bahamas port goes electric with Konecranes
18 April, 2024
Arawak Port Development (APD) has ordered a Konecranes Gottwald ESP.6 mobile harbor crane to add extra capacity to its terminal at the Port of Nassau.

CraneTech enters West Texas Crane Market
17 April, 2024
CraneTech, provider of industrial crane solutions in the United States has acquired Twin City Crane & Hoist, based in Anthony, New Mexico that has serviced the El Paso, Texas market for 20+ years.

RSS delivers lifting equipment to BAM Nuttall
17 April, 2024
Rope and Sling Specialists (RSS) is delivering lifting equipment and services to BAM Nuttall for the Cross Tay Link Road infrastructure project in Perth, Scotland.