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LOAD MONITORING: CLOUD CONNECT
Kito Crosby’s Thomas Dietvorst expands upon last year’s launch of the cloud-based Crosby Straightpoint LoadConnect product.
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LOAD MONITORING: UNDERWATER MEASUREMENTS
Tony Rock speaks to the CEO behind a Norwegian subsea invention.
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AUTOMOTIVE CASE STUDIES - CRANES IN MOTION
We look at several case studies from the automotive industry.
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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.
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Liebherr-Components inaugurates China facility
Liebherr Components has opened a new facility in Dalian, China.
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DLM adds USB to Software Suite
Dynamic Load Monitoring UK (DLM) has added wireless dongle (USB) technology to its suite of software.
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Bahamas port goes electric with Konecranes
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.
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CraneTech enters West Texas Crane Market
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.
LATEST FEATURES
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.
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5G Marina network pilot
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.
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All under remote control
Tony Rock rounds up the news from the offshore and subsea sectors, including reporting on a new alliance for remote offshore operations.
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Out of Africa
The lifting industry, and the lifting challenges, are as varied in Africa as anywhere else. Julian Champkin reports.
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Look, no holes...
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.
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Improving power quality in cranes
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.
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Elevating safety standards
Nick Warrick, sales manager at All Seasons Uniforms, discusses the critical role played by protective gear in overhead crane operations.
BLOGS
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.
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News in brief from around the world
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.
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Liebherr USA, announces Divisional Director
Liebherr is pleased to announce the appointment of Shane Kuhlmey as divisional director of Crawler Cranes, Deep Foundation Machines and Maritime Cranes.
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Berks Women2Women to honor Karen Norheim
Berks Women2Women, a program of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA), will honor the 2024 ATHENA Leadership Award recipient, Karen Norheim, on Tuesday, April 16, at its 13th annual Conference and Expo.
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TII SCHEUERLE honored with 45 years Longevity Award by SC&RA
TII SCHEUERLE has received the Longevity Award from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA), honoring the company's outstanding commitment and support over 45 years.
