Controlling Fugitive Dust At Limestone Conveyor Transfer
[Barnetby, UK] — A global provider of quicklime and chalk products has resolved a significant fugitive material problem by implementing state-of-the-art containment and dust suppression on one of its primary limestone conveyors. After finding that...
Hitachi fine-tunes ZW150-6 wheel loader to perfection
The new mid-size wheel loader from Hitachi is a detailed evolution of the successful previous generation model, and offers outstanding versatility, exceptional comfort and industry-leading safety. Using its extensive knowledge of the high-performing ZW-5 ...
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER PORT SECURITY WORKGROUP (PORT OF SOUTH LOUISIANA AND ST. BERNARD MARITIME SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTERS) CONDUCTS 8TH NOLASEC COMMUNICATIONS EXERCISE
On December 13, 2017 the Ports of South Louisiana and St. Bernard conducted their 8th Lower Mississippi River MSOC (Maritime Security Operations Center) Functional Communications Exercise. The NOLASEC (USCG Sector New Orleans) exercise dubbed “T’was A...
New Mobile Dust Suppression Design: Rugged Construction, Compact Size
A global leader in dust and odor control technology has introduced the newest model in its growing family of self-powered dust suppression equipment, as BossTek announces the debut of the DustBoss® DB-30 FusionTM. The new design is a versatile and tran...
Kinshofer acquires Doherty
Kinshofer GmbH from Germany and the in New Zealand based Doherty Group announced, that on December 19th 2017 they have signed a definite agreement to merge. Under the terms of the agreement, Kinshofer has acquired 100% of the Doherty Group. For over 45 ye...
Liebherr: High performance twins
Rostock (Germany), January 2018 – The German port handling company EPAS recently received two new Liebherr mobile harbour cranes type LHM 420. Both cranes together can handle up to 248 tonnes in tandem lift operation. The two devices will further imp...
HOW TO HANDLE WOOD CHIPS
Wood chips become more and more popular as an alternative energy source and are transported in large amounts across the globe. Verstegen developed a better solution for handling wood chips in a fast and efficient way. HANDLING WOOD CHIPS WITH ORANG...
Hudig & Veder/ Gans Cargo Operations – New Rotterdam storage facility for dry bulk.
“Hudig & Veder, in co-operation Gans Cargo Operations, are very proud to show you the possibilities for covered storage, handling & blending of your dry bulk products in our new state of the art warehouse in the port of Rotterdam, which we e...
Liebherr reachstacker convinced with high performance
German CONTARGO group tested Liebherr Reachstacker LRS 545 Liebherr device persuades thanks to excellent visibility and low fuel consumption Worldwide service subsidiaries ensures short reaction times and optimal customer services Duisburg (Ge...
Compellingly different: SENNEBOGEN 8100 EQ balance material handler revolutionizes scrap handling
Zlompol Sp.J., based in Tarczyn in Poland, has been handling scrap for 25 years. The company started off using classic earthwork diggers, moved on to material handlers, and is now using a modern SENNEBOGEN 8100 EQ balance material handler. The balanced ma...
RightShip CEO and founder, Captain Warwick Norman, awarded Order of Australia
In recognition of his years of outstanding service to the international shipping industry, Captain Warwick Norman has been appointed as a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia. The announcement was made on Friday 26 January 2018, A...
Qube take Liebherr for Bell Bay
Liebherr mobile harbour crane type LHM 420 for Qube Ports New machine will bemainly used for container handling The LHM 420 will be the eighth MHC Qube ordered from Liebherr Sydney (Australia), January 2018 – The Australian port solution pro...
Hitachi wheel loader helps drive Swiss recycling plant
TIB Recycla SA (TIB) has selected a new Hitachi ZW310-6 wheel loader to be its main workhorse at the company’s new recycling centre in the district of Lugano, Switzerland. The machine was supplied to TIB with a five-year/6,000-hour extended warranty and...
Sennebogen Green Line distribution in Northern, Western and Central Africa
SMT Africa signed a dealership agreement with Sennebogen to cover Northern, Western and Central Africa. The deal, signed at the end of 2017, sees SMT Africa supply Sennebogen Green Line material handling equipment for applications including Port, Recyclin...
A tense situation: Flexco TUG HD belt clamp simplifies maintenance work on conveyor belts
When a conveyor belt is stopped for maintenance, say in a coal mine, its own weight can create problems by distributing the tension unevenly. To ensure that a belt can be safely cut and securely spliced by service technicians, the forces in the area under...
The world’s largest hydraulic crane started to work at Vuosaari Harbour, Helsinki, Finland
A new era for Vuosaari Harbour in Helsinki began in December 2017, when the world’s largest hydraulic crane, the Mantsinen 300, started operation there. The buyer of the crane, which weighs 373 tons and has a reach of 36 metres, is the logistics company...
RightShip appoints new CEO
RightShip, the world’s leading maritime risk management and environmental assessment organisation, has appointed its new CEO. Martin Crawford-Brunt will replace outgoing CEO Warwick Norman who announced his decision to step down from the position in...
PORT OF SOUTH LOUISIANA EXECUTIVE REGIONAL AIRPORT WELCOMES TENANT
The Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport welcomes its first tenant to its new 6,363 square foot transient hangar. Air2, established in 1998, is the leading provider and innovator of helicopter-assisted utility construction and maintenance se...
