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New range of heavy duty forklift trucks and container handlers from Hyster Mar 12, 2010 New range of heavy duty forklift trucks and container handlers from HysterHyster has launched a new range of 25–32 tonnes heavy duty forklift trucks and dedicated container handlers, delivering maximum performance, versatility, excellent visibility and lower operating costs for heavy industry and ports. Read more...
A third new Gottwald mobile harbour crane for Port of Paramaribo, Suriname Mar 11, 2010 A third new Gottwald mobile harbour crane for Port of Paramaribo, SurinameIntegra Port Services N.V. (IPS) has recently ordered another HMK 260 E from Gottwald Port Technology GmbH (Gottwald) for its operations within the public terminal in the river port of Paramaribo, Suriname. Read more...
Turkish port automates terminal operations with new APS technology Mar 11, 2010 Yilport Container Terminal and Port Operators Inc. is implementing APS container automation solutions at its facility in Gebze (near Istanbul), Turkey. Read more...
Japanese port to receive new drive-in electrification units Mar 10, 2010 Conductix-Wampfler AG, manufacturer of systems for the transmission of energy and data to mobile consumers, has been granted a larger order by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. in Japan. A total of 13 existing and four new rubber-tired gantry cranes (RTGs) in Hakata Port will be equipped with the company's drive-in technology. Read more...
Cavotec MSL and Vahle Group enter into worldwide cooperation Mar 09, 2010 Cavotec MSL and Vahle Group are to collaborate on supplying new innovative systems to the ports and maritime industry. Read more...
New inspection program for bridge and gantry cranes Mar 08, 2010 Worksafe WA says is to begin an inspection program looking at safety standards of bridge and gantry cranes. Read more...
Port workers in UK on strike for the next 48 hours Mar 08, 2010 Delays are expected at UK ports for the next 48 hours, as port workers take part in a strike over redundancy pay. Read more...
Egypt signs concession for liquid bulk terminal Mar 04, 2010 Egypt has signed a concession for a new liquid bulk terminal at East Port Said. Read more...
Finnish dockworkers on strike Mar 04, 2010 Stevedores in Finland begun an indefinite strike this morning, after mediation talks broke down last night. Read more...
Chile's Valparaiso port reopens; San Antonio still closed Mar 03, 2010 ChileChile's busiest cargo port Valparaiso is operational again, following the major earthquake this weekend. Many other Chilean ports, however, were significatnly damaged by the quake. Read more...
New ultra-rugged handheld computer from Two Technologies Mar 02, 2010 New ultra-rugged handheld computer from Two TechnologiesTwo Technologies Inc. has unveiled the Hydrus Luna RFID, an ultra-rugged and powerful hand held computer designed for long-term daily operation in harsh working conditions. Read more...
Vehnet launches AYDO - a free to use yard optimiser tool Feb 25, 2010 Software specialists Vehnet have launched AYDO (Advanced Yard Design Optimiser), a powerful new yard optimisation tool, available to download and use entirely free of charge. Read more...
New slide gate design for dry bulk handling from Lorenz Feb 24, 2010 New slide gate design for dry bulk handling from Lorenz Conveyor manufacturer Lorenz has announced the newly designed Lorenz Slide Gate (SG2). Read more...
Vietnam exports cranes to Indonesia Feb 24, 2010 Doosan Heavy Industries Vietnam (Doosan Vina) exported a shipment of seven cranes to Indonesia on Monday. Read more...
First hydro static straddle carrier in Central America going to El Savador port Feb 22, 2010 The Port of Acajutla, El Salvador, will be the first container terminal in Central America using Terex Noell Hydro Static Straddle Carriers model NSC 634 H to improve operational efficiency. Read more...
Taim Weser to exhibit at BAUMA 2010 Feb 19, 2010 Taim Weser to exhibit at BAUMA 2010Taim Weser will be showcasing its range of bulk material handling systems and specialized cranes at BAUMA 2010. Read more...
Port Manatee invests in the future with new container crane and dredging project Feb 19, 2010 Port Manatee invests in the future with new container crane and dredging projectPort Manatee, Florida, is to invest $4 million in a new mobile harbour container crane and receive bids for a new dredging project, ready for the Panama Canal expansion. Read more...
Expansion of grain-handling facilities at Kalama port Feb 18, 2010 Expansion of grain-handling facilities at Kalama portKalama Export Co., a group of grain companies operating at the Port of Kalama, plans to expand an existing grain-handling facility at the port. Read more...
Shand & Jurs announce 96330 internal safety shutoff & operating valve Feb 18, 2010 Shand & Jurs announce 96330 internal safety shutoff & operating valveShand & Jurs today announced the launch of the new 96330 Internal Safety Shutoff & Operating Valve. Read more...
Vahle presents a fully automated RTG electrification system in Hong Kong Feb 17, 2010 Vahle presents a fully automated RTG electrification system in Hong KongApproximately 40 port specialists and potential customers traveled from all over the world to Hong Kong to witness the demonstration of Vahle's new fully automated RTG electrification system. Read more...
Qatargas delivers first LNG cargo to Fujian in China Feb 16, 2010 Qatargas delivered its first LNG cargo at the Fujian terminal in the People's Republic of China to the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). Read more...
Port of Aqaba receives two new gantry cranes Feb 15, 2010 Port of Aqaba receives two new gantry cranesJordan’s main shipping hub for the Red Sea market, Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT), has received two Ship-To-Shore (STS) cranes to address market demand. Read more...
Crane design goes back to school Feb 12, 2010 Engineers at APM Terminals Algeciras and the University of Cadiz, Spain, have patented a new method of improving the lateral flexibility of RTG spreaders. Read more...
Foster Wheeler to manage new LNG terminal Feb 10, 2010 Foster Wheeler Global Engineering and Construction Group is to provide project management consultancy services to Singapore LNG for the development of a new LNG terminal. Read more...
Four months after opening, business is booming at the Port of Ngqura Feb 09, 2010 Four months after opening, business is booming at the Port of NgquraThe new Ngqura container terminal is enjoying a busy start to 2010 as transhipment volumes from the Far East, South America and the rest of Africa began arriving at the facility for the first time last month. Read more...
Irish Continental Group orders new mobile harbour crane from Gottwald Feb 08, 2010 Irish Continental Group orders new mobile harbour crane from GottwaldThe Irish Continental Group (ICG) has ordered a new mobile harbour crane for their operation at the Port of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Read more...
China to build new LNG terminals and transport vessels Feb 08, 2010 China to build new LNG terminals and transport vesselsChina is to build new LNG terminals and carrier vessels to handle increased imports of LNG, in order to ease a domestic shortage of the fuel. Read more...
Yemen LNG soon to be transported to US Feb 04, 2010 The first shipment of Yemen Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) is expected to be transported to the USA soon. Read more...
Shipments of LNG through Panama Canal may rise after expansion Feb 01, 2010 Shipments of liquefied natural gas through the Panama Canal may climb once expansion work on the waterway is completed, in 2014. Read more...
Port of St Petersburg orders new container handling equipment Jan 29, 2010 Port of St Petersburg orders new container handling equipment The Seaport of St Petersburg has ordered twelve new Kalmar terminal tractors and one Kalmar empty container handler, for its newly-built Container Terminal. Read more...
Super Post-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes delivered to Port of the Americas Jan 27, 2010 Super Post-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes delivered to Port of the AmericasTwo Super Post-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes were delivered to Port of the Americas last Friday, January 22nd. Read more...
Holcim Investments rejects offer to buy Jurong Cement Bulk Terminal Jan 19, 2010 YTL Cement Singapore's bid to purchase Jurong Cement Bulk Terminal at Singapore Port has been rejected by Holcim Investments Singapore (HIS), the majority shareholder in Jurong Cement Limited (JCL) which currently runs the cement bulk terminal. Read more...
Kiel nearly reaches 2008 handling mark Jan 19, 2010 The Port of Kiel has reported a booming 2009, in spite of the difficult economic climate. The Port handled 4.86 million tons of cargo in 2009, nearly reaching its 2008 handling figure of 4.91 million tons. Read more...
Novaflex launch a lightweight alternative to heavy rubber material handling hose Jan 19, 2010 A new hose specifically designed for material handling of abrasive media under full vacuum has been launched by Novoflex. Read more...
California's PierPass to Maintain Port Hours Jan 19, 2010 Terminal operators at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have agreed there will be no immediate changes in the PierPass schedule for night and weekend hours, in a meeting last Friday. Read more...
Cargotec supply two Kalmar E One2 rubber tyred gantry cranes to DCT Gdansk Jan 18, 2010 DCT Gdansk has signed a contract with Cargotec to supply them with two Kalmar E-One2 rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes. Read more...
Novel container tippers Jan 14, 2010 Elme of Sweden has developed a unique method of using a Reach Stacker to tip shipping containers to empty them. Read more...
Middle East Cranes 2010 speakers to include the “Big Three” Jan 11, 2010 Middle East Cranes 2010, the premier industry meeting for the crane and lifting-related industries in the Middle East, have secured Terex, Liebherr and Manitowoc as guest speakers at the event on 23-24 February in Dubai this year. Read more...
APM Terminals eyes container handling for Khalifa bin Salman Port Jan 08, 2010 APM Terminals eyes container handling for Khalifa bin Salman PortAPM Terminals is considering turning Khalifa bin Salman Port into a hub port to fill unused space and create additional revenue, it has been reported. Read more...
Largest U.S. ammunition port renews commitment to tideworks technology Jan 05, 2010 Tideworks Technology, a leading provider of full-service terminal management and planning software solutions, recently announced it has been awarded a maintenance and support contract from Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU). As part of the contract, Tideworks will migrate MOTSU’s terminal operating system from UNIX to Linux. Read more...



A word from ESPO1 September is not only the start of a new school year for many children, it also marks a fresh start for EU lobbyists after the August intermezzo during which the otherwise buzzing Schuman quarter in Brussels traditionally becomes an eerie ghost town.
WFS Technologies announces appointment of Dr Mark Volanthen as Chief Executive OfficerWFS Technologies has announced the appointment of Dr Mark Volanthen as Chief Executive Officer.

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