Congressman Carter Praises Infrastructure Investments in the River Parishes
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) celebrated two federal awards he championed for infrastructure investments in the River Parishes. Congressman Carter personally selected both the Port of South Louisiana and the Town of Lut...
Ports of Indiana celebrates opening first new dock in 20 years; $6 million berth to serve ocean vessels at Lake Michigan port
Local officials and port workers celebrated the opening today of a new $6 million dock that will serve ocean vessels at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor. Partially funded by a U.S. Maritime Administration FASTLANE Grant, the project involved constructing mor...
Liebherr RL series powers 2 GW platforms for Dragados Offshore
Liebherr closes a deal of 10 units of the Ram Luffing RL 2600 offshore crane. The cranes, known for their distinctive and compact design, will be supplied over the next five years. The Liebherr RL series ensures operability in extreme conditions without c...
Timber company relies on electric drive
In the picturesque Swiss canton of Lucerne, the Tschopp family has been operating a sawmill since 1959, which today is one of the most important and modern wood processing companies in the country. The family business, now in its third generation led by R...
Proposed $1.35 Billion Investment in Southeast Louisiana Would Establish Large-Scale Renewable Natural Gas Plant and Green Hydrogen Facility
Woodland Biofuels, Inc., announced a planned $1.35 billion investment at the Port of South Louisiana to establish one of the world’s largest renewable biofuels production facilities. The Toronto-based company would utilize waste biomass to produce susta...
Governor Holcomb appoints former Congressman Messer to Ports Commission, reappoints Chairman Vincent and Commissioners Pfau Estes, Fagan
Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb has appointed Luke Messer, a former Indiana Congressman, to the Ports of Indiana Commission and reappointed Chairman Micah Vincent along with Commissioners Kari Pfau Estes and David Fagan. Messer was first elected to the U...
Newly commissioned Siwertell ship unloader increases cement handling capacity for Kuwait operator
Bruks Siwertell has recently completed the commissioning of an ST 490-M Siwertell ship unloader for returning customer, Kuwait Portland Cement Co. It was installed on a jetty in Shuwaikh Port, Kuwait City, Kuwait, next to the operator’s existing rail-mo...
The Romance of Conveyors!
I’m excited to finally post The Romance of Conveyors! This is a video adaptation of a presentation I’ve made in the past, that I hope you’ll all enjoy. Please share it with others to spread the love for conveyors! Then check us out at ht...
80 years of innovation and growth celebrated at Martin Engineering
The world leader in bulk handling solutions, Martin Engineering, is marking 80 years of product innovation, engineering expertise and global growth. During a month of celebrations in September 2024, the firm invited customers, local communities, and emplo...
Ports of Indiana partners with OmniTRAX to create Mount Vernon Railroad as the new switching railroad at state’s largest Ohio River port
Ports of Indiana and OmniTRAX have announced the creation of the Mount Vernon Railroad to serve the Southwest Indiana port. The railroad’s new logo features the maroon and gray colors of the Mount Vernon community schools, and students from the city’s...
1000th CHUTE UPDATE
Cleveland Cascades milestone 1000th chute is now back from paint. This chute is one of four that will be supplied to Takraf India. The chutes final destination is Nigeria where they will be used to load Granular Urea. The chutes are generally supplied i...
Customers meet the new-design Konecranes Noell Straddle Carrier
On Thursday the 26th of September, Konecranes was privileged to receive an eminent group of straddle carrier customers at its straddle carrier facility in Würzburg, Germany. The customers inspected the new-design Konecranes Noell Straddle Carrier pro...
Bruks Siwertell commissions second Siwertell ship unloader for Paradeep Phosphates Ltd in India
Bruks Siwertell has completed the installation and commissioning of a second Siwertell screw-type ship unloader for leading Indian fertilizer company, Paradeep Phosphates Ltd (PPL). The new Siwertell ST 640 D-type ship unloader joins a similar Siwertell u...
Liebherr delivers high-quality ship to shore (STS) container crane from Ireland to PSA Penn Terminals
This is the third Liebherr STS at PSA Penn Terminals in the Port of Philadelphia. Crane designed and manufactured in Ireland and delivered to Eddystone, Pennsylvania. Liebherr provides cutting-edge, reliable, and cost-effective solutions for US ports, ens...
NEMAG AT BREAKBULK AMERICAS
15 – 17 October you will have the opportunity to visit the region’s largest trade event for the project cargo and breakbulk, Breakbulk Americas. Prepare your visit to Nemag at Stand B33: Productivity boosting dry bulk grabs Insights and opportuni...
Opportunities and insights at BREAKBULK AMERICAS 2024
Breakbulk Americas is the region’s largest trade event for all those involved in the project cargo, dry bulk cargo and breakbulk industry. Read this blog why you should visit, a must-do tip, opportunities at Breakbulk Americas and more. This annual ev...
Effective Grab Maintenance: From Hidden Costs to Reliable Operations
As a port operator, regular maintenance of your grabs is essential to ensure optimal performance, maintain productivity, and minimize downtime. However, with numerous responsibilities, maintenance can often be overlooked. When a grab breaks down unexpecte...
Amy Duncan will present Sandwich Belt High Angle Conveyors
Amy Duncan will present Sandwich Belt High Angle Conveyors: Mine to Prep Plant and Beyond at her alma mater at the Alabama Energy Mining and Mineral Institute. Her presentation will take place at the Bryant Conference Center on Thursday, October 10 at 2:1...
