THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX FOR EFFICIENCY AND ENVIRONMENTAL GAINS
As one of the largest manufacturers of containerboard and corrugated packaging in the United States, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), knows a lot about operating efficiency. In 2019, its network of six containerboard mills and 93 converting operati...
Beumer Group: Start-up Elara Digital GmbH develops a new virtual assistant for the manufacturing facilities
All the know-how in your pocket Unplanned machine breakdowns cost time and money. Elara Digital GmbH now offers the right solutions for reduced downtimes and increased machine availability. Relevant information such as work orders, checklists, machine doc...
Konecranes’ presence continues to grow in the ancient city of Alexandria
In January 2021, Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling Company (ACCHCO) ordered three additional Konecranes empty container handlers for their two sites in northern Egypt, with two going to the Port of Alexandria and one to the Port of Dekheila expected...
Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. strengthens North American sales and service through closer integration with local Liebherr companies.
Liebherr USA Co. and Liebherr-Canada Ltd. formalise sales and service set-up with Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd. Improved service and support for Liebherr customers. Killarney (Ireland), March 2021– Liebherr Container Cranes, a part of the Liebherr Mari...
Terrafame invests in latest Hitachi mining technology
Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) is pleased to announce the agreement to supply two of the latest EX3600-7 ultra-large excavators and seven EH3500AC-3 rigid dump trucks to the Terrafame mine, near Sotkamo in Finland. The new machines will...
SIWERTELL ROAD-MOBILE SHIP UNLOADER ORDERED FOR DUST-FREE CEMENT HANDLING IN THE GULF OF MEXICO
Bruks Siwertell has recently secured a new Siwertell road-mobile ship unloader order for cement handing operations in the Gulf of Mexico region of the USA. Its new, undisclosed owners already operate Siwertell screw-type technology, recognizing its abilit...
FlexFueler 002 makes LNG bunkering available throughout Port of Antwerp
New LNG bunker vessel from Fluxys and Titan LNG supports energy transition Port of Antwerp, Fluxys, and Titan LNG have celebrated the christening of a new LNG bunker barge; the FlexFueler 002. Owned by gas infrastructure group, Fluxys and leading physica...
Greening the Fleet – Actions and Potentials in the Inland Waterway and Short Sea Shipping Transport Sector
The global economy has been suffering the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic for the better part of the last year. The shipping sector was hit especially hard and is still expecting to see a decrease in transport volumes one year later. Meanwhile, major iss...
Service made Simple: New SCR parts kit
Easy troubleshooting by site staff when time is of the essence Customer satisfaction to the fore: complete support for Liebherr customers Liebherr expands its range of useful modular tool and parts boxes to assist with the efficient repair of machines in ...
Lifetime Advantage offers three new upgrades at Konecranes Lift Trucks
When Konecranes Lifetime Advantage was launched in 2019, its first upgrade package focused on safety. In 2020, the second upgrade centered on productivity. Now, as part of this long-term commitment to improving lift truck performance, Konecranes is introd...
Hitachi ZX490LCH-7 proves popular with Portuguese quarries
The ZX490LCH-7 is proving popular among Portuguese quarrying companies, demonstrating a positive impact on productivity, and a new level of comfort for operators. The new model – launched in September 2020 as part of Hitachi’s range of Zaxis-7 large...
LOHMANN ENTSORGUNG RELIES ON A TOTAL OF NINE SENNEBOGEN MATERIAL HANDLERS FOR ITS RECYCLING ACTIVITIES
The disposal center of the recycling company Lohmann is located in Emsdetten in Germany. With a workforce of around 200 employees, the company is dedicated to the holistic processing of recyclable materials: Using its own container service and a fleet of ...
Liebherr Container Cranes to supply two new STS to The Port of Liverpool
Two new STS for The Port of Liverpool Five Liebherr STS already at the port. Two existing Liebherr STS to move to Clydeport Killarney (Ireland), March 2021 – Peel Ports Group, has placed an order for two new Liebherr ship to shore container cranes f...
Konecranes lift trucks now support renewable, fossil-free diesel
Konecranes has been testing the use of HVO100 fossil-free fuel in lift trucks at its Markaryd, Sweden factory, part of ongoing efforts to reduce its climate impact and meet customer demand for equipment using renewable fuels. Results show the latest gener...
VDL acquires order for 77 automated guided vehicles for Port of Rotterdam
VDL Groep continues to strengthen its ‘smart’ mobility position. Between the end of this year and mid-2023, VDL Automated Vehicles will be supplying as many as 77 automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam (ECT), one of the lead...
Hitachi Construction Machinery and ABB explore opportunities for net-zero emissions
Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. published the following press release on 30 March 2021. If you have not already viewed the press release from HCM communicating this news, please see this below for your information. Hitachi Construction Machinery ...
Ports of Indiana Welcomes Two New Hires
McCoy Named Burns Harbor Port Director, Fifer Fills New Planning and Project Delivery Role INDIANAPOLIS (April 8, 2021) – Ports of Indiana announced today that it has hired Ryan McCoy as the new Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor port director and Tom Fife...
New Siwertell ship unloader set to serve Brazilian agri-bulk sector
Bruks Siwertell has won an order from Brazilian operator, Novo Remanso Port Terminal (TPNR), for a Siwertell screw-type ship unloader to serve its grain-handling export operations in northern Brazil, on the banks of the Amazon River. Four other, individua...
