Five reasons to use 3D machine control on the construction site
Could you optimise your workflow with Hitachi ICT-enabled machinery? It combines the unmatched precision, and reliability of Hitachi excavators, with the accuracy of 3D technology. Here we explain the top five reasons to use 3D machine control in your day...
Port of Antwerp Bruges’ quarterly figures reflect resilience
Container throughput picks up again The total cargo throughput of Port of Antwerp-Bruges amounted to 70.4 million tonnes in the first quarter of this year, a rise of 2.4% compared to the same period last year. In an ongoing complex geopolitical and macroe...
Martin Engineering celebrates 50 years of air cannon technology
Neponset, IL, USA: The world leader in bulk handling solutions Martin Engineering is marking the 50th anniversary of its invention of the world’s first low-pressure air cannon. Air cannons have transformed material flows in bulk processing systems, elim...
BEUMER Group Secures Contract to supply 2 km Pipe Conveyor to Port of Saguenay, Canada
Pipe conveyor is central to delivery of new $111 million multi-user bulk transport system at Saguenay port. Customer attributes contract win to BEUMER Group’s experience, engineering capabilities and strong partnership approach. BEUMER Group has secured...
HCME celebrates partnerships and collaborations at Intermat
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) is set to showcase the power of partnerships at this year’s Intermat, on 24-27 April in Paris. The theme of HCME’s +900m2 stand is ‘Partner to Accelerate Change’, highlighting the ...
United Steel Supply to open steel processing facility at Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville
United Steel Supply LLC will invest up to $10 million at Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville to open a steel processing and painting facility, creating as many as 20 jobs. Based in Austin, Texas, United Steel Supply is one of the largest steel processors and ...
50 YEARS OF ADVANCES: TECHNOLOGY POSITIONED FOR THE FUTURE
Jonas Andersson, Technical Director, Bruks Siwertell AB, has dedicated his entire working career to screw conveyor technology, and developing advances that promise to deliver operational and efficiency benefits to dry bulk handling customers worldwide. Ev...
Estonian dealer celebrates 10 years as Hitachi construction machinery distributor
As Rotator Eesti OÜ looks back on 10 years as Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe’s official dealer in Estonia, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate. CEO and board member Aleksander Vares explains: “Since 2014, Rotator Eesti OÜ has been resp...
Powering the future – we’re going on tour!
Three zero-emission Hitachi machines are now on tour to show how Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) is meeting construction industry demands for sustainable solutions. The battery-powered excavators, ranging from 5 to 14 tonnes, will be demonstrated ...
Becoming an excavator operator – Swiss expert Michael Hofmann shares his story…
Embarking on a career as an operator requires a passion for machinery, dedication to learning, and a knack for precision work. In this series, professional operators share their journey, challenges, and advice for those considering a career in this secto...
CLARION Project Takes the Lead in Strengthening European Ports’ Resilience
CLARION Project was kicked off in Rotterdam and Delft, The Netherlands. Funded by the Horizon Europe Programme (Project 101147041 — CLARION) and coordinated by TU Delft, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, the Geotechnical Engineering Section,...
NEXT-GENERATION SERVICE AGREEMENTS, TAILORED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS
Service is pivotal to Bruks Siwertell, with support offered through on demand, emergency, and effective, planned maintenance, tailored to suit. This ensures that customers and operators have access to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) expertise, for t...
Associated Terminals’ Management Group Announces Acquisition of S.H. Bell Company
Associated Terminals, a leading provider of stevedoring and marine services, is proud to announce that its management group has purchased S.H. Bell Company and its subsidiaries. S.H. Bell will continue to operate independently in its existing trade and un...
Port of Antwerp-Bruges launches the world’s first methanol-powered tugboat
Today, Port of Antwerp-Bruges presented a world premier: the Methatug. This tugboat, which runs on methanol, is part of a greening programme for the port’s fleet and an important step in the transition to a climate-neutral port by 2050. The project ...
A new Hitachi wheel loader for Larsen Maskin & Transport AS
A new ZW220-7 Hitachi wheel loader is one of the latest additions to the impressive fleet of Norwegian contractor Larsen Maskin & Transport AS. The company is responsible for a large part of the infrastructure in the city of Hammerfest. However, the ...
The Port of Hamburg begins the year on a positive note
Container handling figures show positive trend USA traffic sets new record Increase in ship calls Slight increase in hinterland rail traffic Container throughput improved to 1.9 million TEU in the first quarter of 2024 – despite tense geopolitical a...
Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor kicks off record construction season with more than $77 million in projects underway at Lake Michigan port
More than $77 million in infrastructure and expansion projects are now being developed at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor as a record construction season kicks off in the Lake Michigan port. Major projects in various phases of development include constructi...
Hitachi Construction Machinery helps to build a better Stockholm
The ZE135 electric excavator, developed in a joint venture between Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME) and KTEG, has taken centre stage on the first leg of a unique European tour, headlined “Powering the Future”. The 14-tonne zero-emission ma...
